Complete Health Medical

Osteopathy

What can osteopathy successfully treat?

• Back and neck pain, including whiplash
• Disc and soft tissue injuries
• Sciatica and nerve pain
• Arthritic conditions
• Abdominal pain and digestive problems
• Migraine and headaches
• Sports and occupational injuries
• Ante - and postnatal pain
• Joint problems, upper and lower limb
• Sprains and strains
• Postural problems

Why osteopathy could help you

Many health problems are caused, and aggravated, by mechanical difficulties within your body such as over-tight muscles, misaligned joints, old injuries, congenital defects and poor blood supply.

Osteopathy is system of diagnosis and treatment that emphases the overall structural integrity of your body. It takes into consideration all the factors that may influence your health such as physical problems, lifestyle and emotional stress.

Osteopathic treatments involve a variety of manual manipulation methods such as muscle stretching, rhythmic joint movements and thrust techniques, as well as soft tissue massage. These techniques assist in releasing tissue tension and creating the correct body alignment and condition in which the body can heal.

In the first session your medical history is taken as part of an osteopathic examination. The type of treatment, the estimated course length and how frequently treatments are needed will all be discussed. Subsequent treatments may also include advice on diet, posture and lifestyle. Home exercises are often given to increase the efficiency of your treatment and to speed-up the healing and recovery process.