Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and treatment of stresses and strains in the body.
Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures involved in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint and the manual methods of treatment applied to suit the needs of the individual patient. It can help with a wide variety of conditions due to its philosophy that all parts and systems of the body are connected and interdependent, and that for good health all parts need to work well as a whole.
Osteopathy is well known for its treatment of aches and pains in the musculo - skeletal system, and Osteopaths regularly treat people with:
- Lower Back Pain
- Headaches
- Pain and restriction the joints of the arms and legs
Osteopaths also treat people with:
- Breathing difficulties (like asthma)
- Digestive disturbances
- Gynaecological problems
- Occupational stress
- Tension from emotional stress
- Postural changes in pregnancy
Cranial Osteopathy applies the same principles as Osteopathy while focusing on the subtle mechanic structures of the head and spine, which house the central nervous system, to effect change throughout the body. The gentle nature of the cranial approach makes it particularly suitable for babies and children. Parents regularly report improvement in complaints such as:
- Colic
- Sickness and wind
- Crying babies
- Feeding and sleeping problems
- Ear infection
- Sinus congestion
- Behavioural problems
- Cerebral palsy
For information on Osteopaths in your area, or anywhere in the UK, you can contact the Osteopathic Information Service on (020) 7357 6655, or look at the web site of the General Osteopathic Council at www.osteopathy.org.uk
