Treatments
In Osteopathy we seek to understand your symptoms in the context of your whole lifestyle and medical history in order to tailor the most suitable treatment to your individual needs.
Osteopathy’s basic principle is that well-being depends on the smooth combined functioning of the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue.
Patients visiting an osteopath may have a sports injury, or a work-related strain or may not be sure how their pain started. All ages can visit an osteopath from the retired generation to children, although it is worth noting that a child under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult during their visit.
Osteopathy treatment can help to maintain the functioning of the body and minimise the stressful effects of modern daily life. In the same way you would keep your car serviced to maintain its effective performance.
The holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment means the osteopath will consider the patient’s medical history, lifestyle and diet, in the context of the specific symptoms. The osteopath will discuss any concerns you may have and propose the most suitable treatment plan for you.
As osteopathy is patient-centred, treatments will be tailored to work with the function and structure of each individual patient’s body, using touch, manipulation, stretching and massage to re-balance the musculo-skeletal alignment. This will encourage the body’s own healing mechanisms to improve health and function.
Where it hurts
Osteopathy offers a holistic approach to health care, focusing not just on the symptoms but the whole body. Our treatments are designed to improve overall well-being and quality of life. Here’s how:
What to Wear
As with any healthcare appointment, it may be necessary to ask you to remove your clothing down to your underwear. It is essential that you feel at ease, therefore if you feel uncomfortable undressing to your underwear then ask for advise so you can be advised of the best garments to allow effective treatment.
You are welcome to ask a friend or relative to accompany you and be present throughout your appointment.
Is Treatment Painful?
Osteopathic treatment is usually a very gentle process with every effort made to make treatment as painless as possible, but you may experience some discomfort during and after treatment.
Following treatment you may experience some mild soreness in the area of the body that was treated, this will normally will go away within 48 hours. If you experience serious or unusual symptoms after treatment, you should contact me straight away for advice.
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