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Osteopathy is a primary healthcare system, complementary to other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to alleviating an enormous range of conditions. Osteopathy regularly treats children, pregnant women, the elderly, shop, office and manual workers, professionals, dancers and sports people.

Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints, and pay special attention to how the internal organs affect, and are affected by, that system. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the diagnosis. Another important principle of osteopathy is that the body has its own self-healing mechanisms, which can be utilised as part of the treatment.

The techniques we use depend on the individual patient and their condition. For example:

• Classical osteopathy focuses on restoring free, smooth movement and function to all the moveable joints of the body from the spine to the toes.

• Cranial osteopathy is a specific kind of very gentle osteopathy which aims to reduce stress and tension throughout the body.

• Visceral Osteopathy uses osteopathic techniques to reduce tension in the abdomen and chest to allow major organs such as the intestines, stomach, heart and lungs to operate more effectively. Many chronic back and neck problems can be helped by visceral osteopathic treatment.

Depending on your condition (e.g. back pain or sports injury) your treatment may consist of one or more of the following techniques:

• Massage and stretching to promote relaxation.

•  Muscle resistance procedures to release tension.

• Joint manipulation to restore mobility.