What is Osteopathy?
It is a safe natural treatment that combines knowledge of the function of the body and clinical methods of investigation. It is used to treat the symptoms of pain, injury, stress and disease.

It is an approach that focuses on the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tissues connecting all the parts.

It is a treatment where practitioners use their hands to discover what is causing the pain. They may then apply techniques such as stretching, rhythmic joint movements, thrust or gentle release techniques.

It is a drug free, physical therapy that helps the body to heal itself.

Who can benefit?
Over five million patients visit osteopaths each year, men and women with all kinds of problems relating to work or lifestyle.

Babies and children, from the trauma of child birth, cholic and fretfulness, to problems with co-ordination and physical development that can occur as children get older.

Teenagers whose body framework needs to adjust as they are growing and who are often very active and can suffer from sprains and strains.

Elderly people, who suffer from the aches and pains of ageing, can also help in reducing the pain and stiffness of arthritis.

Sportsmen and women with problems resulting from repetitive one sided activities.