WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY

Osteopathy is a "whole body" system of manual therapy, based on biomechanical principles, and uses a wide range of techniques to treat musculo-skeletal problems and other functional disorders of the body.

It was developed in America in the 1870’s by a Missouri Doctor, Andrew Taylor Still, and has developed to the point where it is now widely recognised throughout the world.

Osteopathic Medicine is recognised by the British Medical Association (BMA) as a discrete medical discipline and osteopaths are statutorily registered.

Osteopathic training is 4 years full time and covers anatomy, physiology, pathology and general medical diagnosis, in addition to Osteopathic techniques.

Osteopathic treatment involves manual techniques, including soft tissue stretching, mobilization and manipulation, which is like a tune up for strained muscles, joints and the spine. This creates a positive influence on your circulatory and nervous systems. In turn, this can have a flow on effect to the rest of the body by improving elasticity and mobility. These hands on methods are gentle, safe and effective.

One of the fundamental principles of osteopathy is that "the body is a self-correcting, self-regulating, self-healing mechanism", constantly working to establish its optimum level of health.