Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body.
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| Contact Name | Michael Davis |
| Address | 28 Wootton Road
Abingdon
Abingdon OX14 1JD |
| Phone | 0123 553 1021 |
About Us
Michael Davis graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in London, in 1975 and worked in three practices as an associate before starting his own practice in Abingdon in1982.
Natalie Shinh joined the practice in 1991 having also graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in the same year.
Both hold Diplomas in Osteopathy and are registered with the General Osteopathic Council which governs standards within the profession.
About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the fact that it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease.
Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint and the manual methods of treatment applied suit the needs of the individual patient.
When you visit an Osteopath for the first time, a full case history will be taken and you will be given an examination.
You will normally be asked to remove some of your clothing and to perform a simple series of movements. The Osteopath will then use his or her highly developed sense of touch, called palpation, to identify any points of weakness or excessive strain throughout the body.
The Osteopath may need additional investigations such as x-ray or blood tests. This will allow a full diagnosis and a suitable treatment plan to be developed with you. Osteopathy is patient centred, which means the treatment is geared to you as an individual.
Osteopaths help to reduce tissue imfiammation by a number of methods ranging from massage of muscles and connective tissue to manipulation and stretching of joints.
This helps to reduce muscle spasm and increase mobility, helping to create a healthier state in which damaged tissues can heal.
Much long-term, recurrent pain is caused by degenerative changes to the body’s framework. Nobody can reverse the process of ageing. However, osteopathic treatment using gentle, manual techniques on joints, muscles and ligaments may often ease pain, reduce swelling and improve the mobility and range of joint movement. Pain control is an important part of treatment and osteopaths give guidance on simple self help methods to use at home.
What do we treat?
The most common ailments that we are asked to treat would include low back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint and limb pain, pain from an injury, and many of the aches and pains associated with the ageing process.
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Osteopathy
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