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ABOUT OSTEOPATHY Osteopathy was first developed in the 1870’s by American physician and surgeon Dr Andrew Taylor Still, who developed a treatment modality using biomechanical principles, to restore the body’s natural capacity for self-healing. It is now widely recognized as a scientifically validated and effective form of therapy. Osteopaths use a broad range of manual therapy approaches, including passive stretching, mobilizing and manipulation of joints, and various slow release techniques such as muscle energy and myofascial release. They will also advise on lifestyle changes including dietary modification, stress reduction and safe lifting techniques, to reduce the risk of further injury. Osteopathy is suitable for all ages, including babies, children and the elderly, and can alleviate a range of musculo-skeletal conditions. REASONS TO SEE AN OSTEOPATH STRESS - prolonged stress can leave permanent tension in your neck, shoulders, diaphragm and lower back, leading to headaches and fatigue as well as affecting your ability to relax and enjoy life. Osteopathy can relieve the musculoskeletal effects of stress, helping with posture, chest and joint mobility and leaving you feeling relaxed and balanced. PREGNANCY – when you are pregnant, your back and weight-bearing joints have to accommodate the effects of both the increase in load, and the resulting forward pull of the enlarging uterus. Osteopathy can help make your pregnancy more comfortable by treating the effects of old and current strains on the pelvis and spine, and can address the effects of awkward feeding positions, and carrying heavy baby equipment after the birth. BABIES AND CHILDREN – obviously birth is a very stressful event for the baby as well as the mother, and the effects of a long labour and/or assisted delivery on the infant may be more than the child can resolve naturally, resulting in a sleepless, irritable, uncomfortable, crying baby and an exhausted mother. Osteopathy can help release the areas of strain in the baby, using very gentle techniques. Children of all ages can accumulate strains in the body from falls, illnesses and impacts - these can usually be addressed by gentle osteopathic intervention. GARDENING – this can cause considerable muscle soreness and strain, particularly if you are not taking regular exercise and keeping your muscles and joints in a healthy state. HEADACHES – there are obviously many factors causing headaches, but common musculoskeletal ones include muscle tension and postural strain through the neck and shoulders associated with stress and prolonged computer work and whiplash following car accidents. Osteopathy can usually address these and help to alleviate or eliminate the pain. Osteopathy aims to improve structural alignment and mobility, reduce muscle spasm, improve and maintain flexibility and restore muscle and joint function and equilibrium. Osteopaths work to restore the structure of the body to a state of balance and harmony. Osteopaths are state regulated and have to undertake a rigorous training course to qualify. They use scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology and can recognize conditions that should be referred to a qualified specialist. Osteopathy provides a gentle, safe and effective treatment for many physical conditions. It puts your body back into balance, relieving strain and promoting optimal function.
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