Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a system of therapy that deals with the structure of the body – the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and general connective tissues, and their relationship with one another.

 The Institute of Osteopathy provides more details on https://www.iosteopathy.org/what-we-treat/

What can Osteopathy treat?

Arthritic pain
Circulatory problems
Cramp
Fibromyalgia
Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck, but not isolated occurrences
Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
Joint pains
Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise
General, acute & chronic backache, back pain (not arising from injury or accident)
Generalised aches and pains
Lumbago
Migraine prevention
Minor sports injuries
Muscle spasms
Neuralgia
Tension and inability to relax
Rheumatic pain
Sciatica
Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain