Osteopathy Treatment
Osteopathy focuses on treating the whole person, not just symptoms
Our Osteopaths use research-backed techniques to support your body’s natural ability to heal itself. We see health as more than the absence of pain – it’s realising your whole physical, mental, and social well-being.
During your appointment, our Osteopaths will take time to listen and understand your health history and goals. They will perform Osteopathic manipulative techniques tailored to your needs. The goal is to restore optimal function and help you thrive.
At our practice, your complete wellness is our priority. We’re excited to partner with you on your health journey through Osteopathic care. Please get in touch with us today to schedule a consultation.
Osteopathy is about finding the health within the patient; it is not just about treating the disease.” – Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteopathy.
Understanding Osteopathy
In light of Osteopathy’s holistic approach, you’ll find that it focuses on alleviating present discomfort and preventing future musculoskeletal issues through understanding and treating the interconnectedness of your body’s systems.
Osteopathy offers a system of diagnosis and treatment that champions your body’s innate ability to heal. It emphasises manual therapy, including Osteopathic manipulative treatment, to improve the function of your musculoskeletal system.
This patient-centred care respects your desire for freedom from pain and restrictions, supporting a lifestyle unbound by physical limitations.
Trust in evidence-informed practices ensures that your care is grounded in research aimed at optimising your health outcomes while nurturing your body’s natural capacity for balance and well-being.
Principles and Techniques of Osteopathy
You’ll discover that the core principles of Osteopathy guide its unique techniques, designed to enhance the body’s natural healing process and improve structural and functional imbalances. As you embrace the holistic, patient-centred approach of Osteopathy, you’ll find yourself on a journey toward wellness that honours your body’s capacity for self-healing without the use of drugs.
- Empowerment: Learn to trust your body’s inherent wisdom to heal and maintain balance.
- Harmony: Experience the synchrony between your body’s structure and function through gentle Osteopathic techniques.
- Liberation: Break free from the constraints of conventional treatments as you explore the healing potential beyond medication.
Benefits and Effectiveness of Osteopathic Treatmenty
Harnessing Osteopathy’s patient-centred approach, you’ll experience various health benefits, from enhanced flexibility to pain relief, that underscore its effectiveness in improving your overall well-being. The General Osteopathic Council regulates Osteopathic treatment and ensures that you receive safe and tailored care for various health conditions. The Osteopathic manipulative techniques promote your body’s natural healing processes, providing a sense of freedom and autonomy over your health.
Benefit | Description | Impact on Life |
Improved Flexibility | Through Osteopathic treatment, your muscles and joints become more limber. | Eases movement and reduces pain. |
Pain Management | Osteopathic manipulative techniques target the root causes of pain. | Enhances comfort and recovery. |
Stress Relief | Treatments help release tension, promoting relaxation and well-being. | Increases overall life quality. |
Conditions Treated Osteopathy
Building on the benefits of increased flexibility and pain management, Osteopathy offers effective treatment for various conditions, including joint pain, muscle pain, and specific injuries. As a primary care approach, it helps diagnose and treat various ailments that might limit your freedom to live fully.
Here are just a few conditions where Osteopathy shines:
- Back Pain: Whether it’s an acute flare-up or chronic low back pain, Osteopathy’s holistic methods aim to restore your body’s balance and reduce discomfort.
- Lymphatic System Efficiency: By enhancing circulation, Osteopathy promotes a healthier lymphatic system, which is crucial for detoxification and immune function.
- Injury Recovery: Accelerate healing from sports injuries and regain your active lifestyle with Osteopathic care tailored to your body’s needs.
Each session is patient-centred and evidence-informed, ensuring you control your journey towards well-being.
What to expect in treatment.
Each person as an individual. On your first visit, the Osteopath will spend time taking a detailed medical history including important information about your lifestyle and diet. You will normally be asked to perform a series of simple movements; this will allow a full diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to your needs. You will then also receive a treatment; with their hands the Osteopath identifies abnormalities within the human body structure and function. They then facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself through a variety of stretching, mobilising and manipulative techniques. With added exercises and health advice, the Osteopath will help to reduce your symptoms and improve your health and quality of life.
Choosing an Osteopath
When selecting an Osteopath, it’s vital to ensure they’re registered with the General Osteopathic Council and their treatment approach resonates with your health needs. Opting for an Osteopath means choosing a partner in health committed to a standard of practice that honours your body’s capacity for self-healing.
As you navigate the path to wellness, look for someone whose methods are evidence-informed and who considers your entire being. Recommendations and feedback can be incredibly telling, so lean on the experiences of others who’ve walked this journey before you.
Osteopathy Prices
Adults | Students and OAP | |
New Patient Initial Assessment and Treatment (up to 45 mins) | £70 | £60 |
Follow Up Appointment (up to 30 mins) | £55 | £50 |
Prepayment plan, pay for 5 treatments and have 6 | £275 for 6 treatments = £45.83 per session | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions: Unlocking the Benefits of Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the body’s musculoskeletal system. An Osteopath uses hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat various health conditions to improve the body’s overall health and well-being.
Osteopathic treatment can be effective in addressing back pain. An Osteopath may target the ligaments and muscles in the back through specific Osteopathic techniques to provide relief and promote good health in the musculoskeletal system.
Osteopathy is regulated in many countries and is governed by the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC) . Such regulation ensures a high standard of practice within the Osteopathic field.
During your first Osteopathy session, the Osteopath will ask about your general health and any specific health conditions you may have. Depending on your symptoms, you may need to remove some clothing to allow the Osteopath to thoroughly examine and treat.
Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. On your first visit, the Osteopath will spend time taking a detailed medical history, including important information about your lifestyle and diet. You will usually be asked to perform simple movements, allowing a full diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to your needs. You will also receive treatment; the Osteopath identifies abnormalities within the human body structure and function with their hands. They then facilitate the body’s ability to heal through various stretching, mobilising and manipulative techniques. With added exercises and health advice, the Osteopath will help to reduce your symptoms and improve your health and quality of life.
Osteopathy, Chiropractic, and Physiotherapy are complementary forms of manual therapy, each with its own approach to health and well-being. While Osteopathy may focus on the body’s musculoskeletal and lymphatic systems, Chiropractic may primarily focus on spinal alignment, and Physiotherapy often involves exercise and rehabilitation.
Osteopathy Regulation
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is one of 13 organisations in the UK known as health and social care regulators. Each organisation oversees the health and social care professions by regulating individual professionals.
The Statutory Register of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) opened on 9 May 1998. The title “osteopath” became protected by law from 9 May 2000 when the transitional registration period ended. As a result it is a criminal offence, liable to prosecution, to describe oneself as an osteopath in the UK unless registered with the GOsC.
The GOsC regulates, promotes and develops the profession of osteopathy, maintaining a Statutory Register of those entitled to practice osteopathy. Only practitioners meeting the high standards of safety and competency are eligible to join this register. Proof of good health, good character and professional indemnity insurance cover is also a requirement.
What qualifications do Osteopaths need to have?
Osteopaths undertake four to five year honors degree programmes underpinned by thorough clinical training.