What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is one of 14 Allied Health Professions (AHP) in the NHS. As an AHP, osteopaths can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the NHS as well as in private practices.
Osteopaths are experts in the musculoskeletal system. They detect, treat and prevent pain and injuries by providing a full assessment, hands-on treatment, education and rehabilitation exercises.
Using many of the diagnostic procedures applied in conventional medical assessment, osteopaths seek to restore the optimal functioning of the body, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery.
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body has the ability to heal, and osteopathic care focuses on strengthening the musculoskeletal systems to treat existing conditions and to prevent illness.
Osteopaths' patient-centred approach to health and well-being means they consider symptoms in the context of the patient's full medical history, as well as their lifestyle and personal circumstances. This holistic approach ensures that all treatment is tailored to each individual patient.
What we treat
We can treat a range of conditions, including;
Back pain
Neck pain
Hamstring injuries
Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder impingement
Frozen Shoulder
Tennis / Golfers elbow
RSI Wrist Injuries
Pelvic pain
Pregnancy-related pain
Postnatal pain
Hip impingement
Hip Bursitis
Glute Strains
Knee injuries
Ankle sprains
Plantar fasciitis
Arthritis