What is Osteopathy?

Holistic Manual Therapy

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine which facilitates healing by focusing on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue, and internal organs work together as a whole functional unit. Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners who recognise the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions.

Wide Range of Techniques

Restrictions in joint movements, areas of tension and tightness in the muscles, and problems in the connective tissues under the skin are examined and evaluated by your Osteopath. These are treated using a wide range of hands-on techniques, including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation or manipulation (clicking), dry needling, and resisted stretching (muscle energy technique/MET).

Individualised Treatment

Everyone is unique, so Osteopathic treatment will vary from person to person. When you visit our clinic, your osteopath will take a detailed case history, assess the mobility of problem areas (and your body as a whole), and form a diagnosis to work out the best treatment and management plan for your needs.

What We Treat

Osteopaths treat more than you think. They focus on how your skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulatory system, connective tissue, and internal organs function as a whole body unit.

Osteopathic treatment is most commonly sought for musculo-skeletal problems relating to:

• Neck and shoulder pain
• Lower back pain
• Repetitive muscle strains
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis/golfers’ elbow
• Sporting injuries
• Headaches and migraines
• Postural strain and related ergonomic assessments
• Sciatica and disc injury
• Scoliosis
• Restricted movement or weakness
• Arthritic and joint pain
• Tendonitis and bursitis
• Pregnancy related pain
• Foot & ankle pain and plantar fasciitis
• Workplace injuries
• Wrist and hand pain