Osteopathy is a holistic form of manual therapy which aims to restore normal function of the body, using gentle manipulative techniques. It is a patient centred therapy, which means each treatment is geared towards each patient as an individual. Rather than just treating the symptoms, Osteopaths will aim to explore and address any underlying conditions, for example such as an old injury or a chronic ongoing condition, which may be maintaining and aggravating the presenting problem. Any joint malalignment might cause inflammation, muscle spasm, neural and circulatory deficit, thus pain and stiffness. Osteopathic treatment aims to correct such malalignments. This will reduce pain, improve mobility and general postural alignment and the body can return to a balanced and healthy state.