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Questions Answered What is
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We have attempted to answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding our services and osteopathy in general here. Please choose the appropriate question to your left. If your question is not here please do not hesitate to contact us. Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the fact that it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease. Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. 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.
A recent survey of osteopathic practices
underlined the wide range of patients treated:
Osteopaths help to reduce tissue inflammation by a number of methods ranging from massage of muscles and connective tissues to manipulation and stretching of joints. This helps to reduce muscle spasm and increase mobility, helping to create a healthier state in which damaged tissues can heal. Much long-term, recurrent pain is caused by degenerative changes to the body's framework. Nobody can reverse the process of ageing. However, osteopathic treatment using gentle, manual techniques on joints, muscles and ligaments may often ease pain, reduce swelling and improve the mobility and range of joint movement. Pain control is an important part of treatment and osteopaths give guidance on simple self help methods to use at home.
A private one hour consultation and treatment
You don't have to live with pain!
Pain is a warning signal that something is wrong. It is one of the body's natural defence mechanisms to alert you to a problem but also it is there to stop you from damaging your body further. Look on it as a red traffic light. Osteopaths diagnose the cause of pain and can often do a great deal to help reduce the level of your pain and suffering. But what directly causes pain? Often, it is the result of localised swelling of injured tissue which creates pressure on nerves.
The skilled techniques of osteopathy can allow you a speedy return to normal activity. If you have had the pain for a long time and other forms of treatment have not helped, osteopathic treatment may be beneficial, although it may require time and patience. The osteopath will look at how your whole body functions and so be able to reduce strain on the painful area caused by mechanical problems elsewhere. There are times when it is wise for you to take medication as well as receiving osteopathic treatment. Osteopaths frequently work in close cooperation with your doctor.
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