About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on manual therapy, whereby treatment works on the musculoskeletal structures to optimise the function of the body.
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The ultimate aim is to reduce pain and/or compensations that have accumulated. Osteopathic techniques are used help ensure the skeleton, ligamentous, muscular and connective tissues are working harmoniously to promote total body health and achieve optimal comfort, wellbeing and performance.
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As Osteopaths we pride ourselves on working on the whole of the body not only the area of dysfunction. With Osteopathic assessment we will look at how the whole body is moving and functioning as well as discussing lifestyle and health. This is to try and eliminate the cause of the dysfunction or pain rather than simply treat the symptoms present and therefore reduce the chance of reoccurrence.
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What do we treat?
Osteopaths are able to treat people of all ages and for a wide variation of musculoskeletal conditions. We are able to look at the whole of the body not just backs, which is what we are most commonly known for treating.
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At the Osteopathic Clinic we have a patient centered approach, whereby we will look at how your body is functioning taking into consideration lifestyle factors to ensure that the whole of the body of working together and in good structural balance and you are able to function to the best of your ability and recover quickly.
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We use a wide range of techniques, including spinal and joint adjustments and articulation, soft tissue massage, fascial and cranial techniques and are able to prescribe stretches or exercises to aid your recovery. Ensuring we are able to tailor the treatment specifically for each patient.
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