What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a systematic form of diagnosis and treatment that recognises the individual structural and functional integrity of the body. It utilises many diagnostic procedures used in conventional medicine, although considerable emphasis is placed on individual assessment from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint.
There may be appropriate referral to other professionals and the request of additional investigations like blood tests and x-rays allowing a full diagnosis and subsequently a specific treatment plan developed for the individual patient.
Treatments
- Acute and chronic back pain
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Trapped Nerves
- Arthritic/Rheumatic Pain
- Muscle Strain
- Ligament Sprain
- Postural Disorders
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
- Sports Injuries
- Whiplash
- Headaches / Sinnusitis
- Asthma
- Pre and Post natal problems
- Immobility
What is Cranial Osteopathy?
Cranial osteopathy is an extremely refined and gentle approach to osteopathic treatment. It was developed by Dr. William Garner Sutherland DO in the early twentieth century to allow the release of stresses developed throughout the body. For this reason, it can be extremely effective for treating a variety of conditions and a wide range of people. Cranial osteopathy has recently been linked to great success stories of treating colic in new born babies. However, it is suitable for all ages.
Osteopaths that practice cranial osteopathy are trained to feel a very subtle, rhythmical change in shape of all body tissues described as involuntary motion. Tension in the body disrupts this involuntary motion. Practitioners compare what your rhythm is doing to what they consider ideal. This shows them what stresses and strains your body is under at present, and what tensions it may be carrying as a result of its past history. It also gives them an insight into the overall condition of your body, for example if it is healthy, or stressed and tired.
Accumulation of stress and strain in the body
When we experience physical or emotional stresses our body tissues tend to tighten up. The body may have been able to adapt to these effects at the time, but a lasting strain often remains. Any tensions which remain held in the body can restrict its free movement. Gradually the body may find it more and more difficult to cope with accumulated stresses and symptoms may develop.