WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?
Osteopathy is an established system of clinical diagnosis and manual treatment
in which a caring approach to the patient and attention to individual needs
are of primary importance.
In particular, it is concerned with the inter-relationship between the structure
of the body and the way in which it functions and is therefore an appropriate
form of therapy for many problems affecting the neuro-musculo-skeletal systems.
Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating damaged parts of the body such
as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints. When the body is balanced and efficient,
just like a well tuned engine, it will function with the minimum of wear and
tear, leaving more energy for living.
REGULATION OF OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is one of only two complementary therapies in the UK regulated by
law. An osteopath must be registered with The General Osteopathic Council which
is the statutory regulatory body for osteopaths in the United Kingdom.
HOW CAN OSTEOPATHY HELP?
Some of the conditions which osteopathy can help relieve are:
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back pain
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arthritic pain
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period pain
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repetitive strain injury
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shoulder and neck pains including frozen shoulder
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neuralgia and sinus pain
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teeth grinding
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irritable bowel syndrome
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sciatica
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mobility problems
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sports injury
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postural problems caused by pregnancy, driving or work strain
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joint pain, muscular aches, pains and strains
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tennis elbow
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asthma and respiratory problems.
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