About Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a primary/complementary healthcare system recognised as a clinical discipline by the British Medical Association. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to alleviating an enormous range of conditions.

Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints, and pay special attention to how the internal organs affect, and are affected by, that system. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the diagnosis.

Another important principle of osteopathy is that the body has its own self-healing mechanisms. These can become hindered for many reasons such as poor posture, inappropriate breathing technique, physical trauma and the cumulative effects of everyday lifestyle. Osteopathy seeks to identify the primary cause of the hindrance and then apply appropriate treatment to allow the body to heal itself.