WHAT CAN I SEE AN OSTEOPATH FOR?

Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of a wide variety of musculo-skeletal problems, but it also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions. The most common complaints for which patients consult Osteopaths include:

• Hip, knees and ankles pain
• Sciatica and nerve entrapment
• Ligament sprains
• Headaches
• Tendinitis
• Muscle strains
• Back and neck pain
• Sports-related injuries
• Arthritic/ degenerative conditions
• Shoulders, elbows and wrist pain
• Work related and repetitive strain injuries

Our osteopaths treat each person as an individual, aiming to decrease the recovery time and maximise your quality of life

Preventive care

Osteopaths are concerned not only with trying to alleviate patients' pain and other symptoms, but also with trying to help prevent problems reoccurring. We regard treatment as a cooperative process between practitioner and patient and encourage patients to participate in preventive health programs. Preventive osteopathic care may include the prescription of exercise programs, provision of ergonomic and postural advice, and dietary and general lifestyle advice. In addition, where appropriate, osteopaths may refer patients to other practitioners to assist with preventive work.