What do we treat?

Osteopath performing sacral decompression osteopathy on a young woman manipulating her spine and lower back to realign and reposition the vertebrae

What do we treat?

Osteopaths are commonly known for treating back pain and postural problems including changes due to pregnancy, caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis, sports injuries and also help manage some neuromuscular conditions.

Osteopaths use physical manipulation, stretching, and massage with the aim of:

  • increasing the mobility of joints
  • relieving muscle tension
  • enhancing the blood supply to tissues
  • helping the body to heal

 

Listed below you can find some common joint and muscle conditions that osteopaths treat:

  • Acute and chronic lower back pain.
  • Sciatica
  • Management of Arthritic and Rheumatic pain.
  • Neck pain and stiffness.
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Sports injuries.
  • Postural dysfunctions.
  • Fibromyalgia

Along with treating the conditions listed here, osteopaths can provide a range of health advice.

If you want to find out more, we will be happy to talk to you about your health and how you may benefit from osteopathic treatment.  Get in touch here.

Young male osteopath doing a lumbosacral evaluation on a young woman in his clinic manipulating her lower back with his hands