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About Osteopathy
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.
Cranial-Sacral Osteopathy and the Biodynamic Approach
These approaches are based on the osteopathic principles but use very gentle touch and movements, aiming to harmonise the innate forces of the body for healing and to allow greater expression of health.
Because of the gentle nature of the above, it lends itself perfectly for ante- and postnatal care of mum, baby and the growing and developing child.
Who Do Osteopaths See?
Everyone! Osteopathy is a safe treatment for all age groups. The breadth of osteopathic techniques allows the Osteopath to adapt the treatment according to the patient’s individual needs.
What Do Osteopaths Treat?
Osteopathy can be beneficial for many conditions, but here are a few common ones:
- General aches and pains
- Spinal pain, back and neck pain/stiffness
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Muscle and soft tissue pain and injury
- Rib/thoracic pain
- Repetitive strains
- Bursitis/tendinitis
- Frozen shoulder/ rotator cuff syndrome
Osteopathy for Babies and Children
Babies and children respond just as well as adults to osteopathic treatment.
Birth can be a traumatic experience for the baby’s body, as well as the mother’s.
As they grow and develop, children experience knocks and bumps, growing pains and postural problems.
They also can experience emotional stress just like adults, which can result in physical tensions.
Osteopathy aims to ensure that your baby has the best start in life.
Osteopathy In Pregnancy
Osteopathic treatment can help the body to adapt to postural changes, ensure the pelvis is in optimal balance prior to birth and assist the postnatal recovery.
If you would like to discuss if osteopathic treatment is suitable for you, please contact Michaela directly on RiverClinicOsteopath@gmail.com or 07877 843721
