What is Osteopathy
Who can Osteopathy help?
What to expect
About us
Who do we treat?
Men and women of all agesBabies and children
Pregnany Women
The elderly
Osteopathy may help the following:
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Joint pain of hands, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders etc.
- Headaches
- Head & face pain caused by accident/injury/dental work/orthodontics
- Nerve pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, pins and needles
- Pregnancy related back, neck, rib, and muscular pain
- Arthritis related pain
- Whiplash
- Sports injuries
- Chronic pain or dysfunction
- Chest infections
- Asthma
- Sinusitis
- Recurrent infections of ears, chest, adenoids or sinuses
- Recurrent infections of the urinary tract and kidneys
- Constipation
- Menstrual pain
- Post-operative pain
Babies and Children
Osteopathic treatment on babies can often result in; reduced colicky crying, improved sleep, less unsettled irritable behaviour and increased quiet, happy spells.Complaints that respond well to Osteopathic Treatment:
- Digestive disturbances eg Colic
- Feeding difficulties eg reflux
- Problems sleeping
- Recurrent Infections
- Sickness and wind
- Digestive upset
- Sleeplessness
- Poor feeding and latching on
- Excessive crying
- Recurrent sickness or illnesses
- Recurrent otitis media (ear infections)
- Poor settling
- Dislike of being held
- Dislike of lying in certain positions
- Inability to turn head or neck
Osteopathy and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a challenging time for any woman. Over a relatively short time period her weight gains dramatically, her breasts enlarge and her posture shifts to accommodate a growing baby bump. While this is a natural process, it is frequently accompanied by pain and discomfort. Osteopathy may benefit the following pregnancy related symptoms:- Rib Pain
- Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Pelvic Pain and Instability
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Breathlessness
- Heartburn
