What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a holistic and a patient centred approach to healthcare. Osteopaths are known for their expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the musculoskeletal system and its relationship with other systems in the body.

What to expect during a consultation?

During your consultation, we start the session by taking time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle, which will then guide the physical examination. This comprehensive information will help me identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment and management plan for the best possible outcomes.

Before any treatment is carried out, I will explain the diagnosis and outline the treatment and management process, ensuring you have a complete understanding and can provide a fully informed consent for your treatment and management plan.

Treatment typically includes various hands-on techniques, dry-needling, active movements, exercises, and practical advice to help alleviate or manage your symptoms and promote recovery.

What do osteopaths treat?

Osteopaths can help with a wide range of symptoms and conditions. For example; low back pain, neck pain, arthritic pain, headache, joint pain, sports injury, shoulder pain, knee pain, ankle injury, and sciatica to name a few.

Osteopaths use range of techniques to improve the body's overall function, alleviate pain, and promote healing. By addressing the root cause of the pain, rather than just the symptoms, osteopathy aims to provide long-term relief and improve overall well-being. Through personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs, we strive to provide effective and lasting results. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or simply looking to improve your overall health and mobility, osteopathy offers a holistic approach that can benefit individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

If you are not sure if osteopathy can help with your symptoms email anitatheosteo@gmail.com and we can discuss it further.

References:

The Institute of Osteopathy. About Osteopathy - The Institute of Osteopathy. [Online]

Available at: https://www.iosteopathy.org/about-osteopathy/about-osteopathy/

[Accessed 26th November 2024]

The Institute of Osteopathy. Why Visit an Osteopath - The Institute of Osteopathy. [Online] Available at: https://www.iosteopathy.org/why-visit/why-visit-an-osteopath/

[Accessed 26th November 2024]