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Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an effective treatment approach that restores patient health with an emphasis on body biomechanics.

As the muscles and skeleton comprise 60% of the human body, injury and disease are reflected in the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathic & Cranial adjustments treat the whole body via the spine, joints, muscles, ligaments, connective tissue (fascia) and cranial system to restore health.

Osteopathy is compatible with modern conventional medicine and is recognised as an established system of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. It acknowledges that there is a unique inter-relationship between the structure and function of the body and treatment must reflect that. The osteopathic approach recognizes that pain and disability, can stem from abnormalities in the function of the body's structure and the damage caused to it by disease and injury.

Osteopathy is relevant to a wide range of health:-

Back & neck pain

Upper & Lower limb injuries

Shoulder, rib & jaw pain

Sciatic pain

Sports injuries

Whiplash related injuries

Tension related headaches

Muscular injuries and sprains

Post injury rehabilitation

Fascial strains and injuries (connective tissue)

Registered Osteopaths treat more than 7 million people each year in the UK, making the profession a major provider of primary healthcare.

The World Health Organisation recognises the Osteopathic concept of somatic (bodily) dysfunction, as being scientifically proven. The British Medical Association recognises Osteopathy as a discrete medical discipline.

In the UK Osteopaths are statutorily registered practitioners, who have trained in anatomy, physiology, pathology and general medical diagnosis and Osteopathic technique.

Osteopaths are also trained to recognise conditions that require medical referral and are trained to carry out standard medical examinations of the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems.

For further information on Osteopathy, visit the General Osteopathic Council website.


Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy is a gentle and non invasive form of treatment that is achieved through subtle manipulation at the cranium (skull) or distal (peripheral) parts of the body. .
Cranial Osteopathy (and Balanced Ligamentous Tension) treatment is not just a ‘quick fix’, but rather it is a relaxing approach, which restores body wellness and balanced health. Cranial Osteopathy is also holistic, in that it treats the whole person, rather than just their most obvious symptoms.

All treatments include a comprehensive examination, assessment and diagnosis of injury or dysfunction.

Treatments address the; neurological, musculo-skeletal, cranial, visceral, circulatory, lympathic and connective tissue (fascial) systems.

Examples of conditions treated include:-

Tension headaches

Physical tensions and stresses

Back, neck, shoulder, jaw, rib, and pelvic pains

Joint pain and injuries

Muscular pain and stiffness

Osteopathy is an accepted medical therapeutic approach, which is recognised by the UK Department of Health and the World Health Organisation. All UK Registered Osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council under the Osteopaths Act 1993.