Osteopathy

A 1986, "Which" report showed that nearly 90% of patients using osteopathy claimed to have been cured or improved by treatment.

A New Medical Science.

Osteopathy as a science was founded in America in the Late 19th century by Dr Andrew Taylor Still who based this new medical science on a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the body and the principal that the body functioned as an integrated unit.

Increasing Recognition.

Osteopathy is gaining increasing recognition and these days Osteopaths work alongside conventional medical doctors to provide care for a wide variety of structural health problems, primarily including back, neck and joint pain, as well as increasing prominence in the field of sports medicine.

Our Aim.

• To feel structures which are abnormally tense or tight.

• To feel areas that areinflamed or in pain.
• To identify the key area requiring treatment amongst a variety of primary and secondary problems.
• To put patients and their bodies at ease without causing guarding

Training.

In their training and work osteopaths develop a high level of sensitivity in their hands, which is crucial for accurate examination and effective treatment.

All Walks of Life.

Patients come from all walks of life and age groups, ranging from newborn babies through busy professionals to retired pensioners.