Osteopathy

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Osteopathy is a treatment which addresses the relationship between the body’s function and the power of the mind to promote the body’s natural healing processes.

Osteopathy uses a range of techniques to help soothe back and neck pain, headaches, joint pains, muscle strains and work-related or sports-induced injury.

During consultation, osteopath’s will take a full history of the patient and conduct an examination. The initial assessment might involve performing a series of movements and require the individual to remove some items of clothing.

Treatment options are specified according to the needs of the individual and the techniques used will be the most appropriate, according to the needs of the client. Individuals may not require more than one or two sessions however when treating ongoing or chronic conditions, more sessions may be required.

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Back Injury

Your back is composed of a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and disks. Any or some of these parts may be subjected to strain from physical activity, trauma or deformity, and lead to back injury.

Back Pain and Osteopathy

Osteopathy can be a very effective treatment in alleviating back pain. Read on for more information.

Bone Health

Most of us take our bones for granted until a bad fall causes fractures or breaks, or osteoporosis prevents us from becoming physically active. While a strong physical force may directly cause bone damage and old age may lead to osteoporosis, poor nutriti

Building bone health

Good bone health ensures an increased overall quality of life. Healthy bones provide protection against injury, allow for mobility and house minerals essential to the performance of other systems in the body.

Disc Damage

Your spinal cord is composed of bones that are covered by discs that act as your bone’s protective covering. Discs allow you to move your spinal cord and keep the bones that make up your spinal cord in place.

Endometriosis

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