Osteopathy is a holistic whole body approach to health care that aims to improve the health of the patient across all of the body systems. It treats the structural and functional mechanics of the body, which include the joints, muscles, ligaments and spine.

This gentle form of hands-on therapy focuses on finding the root cause of pain. The treatment aims to remove restrictions and restore movement and function to the entire body in order to restore the body’s natural balance and healing ability.

There is constant communication between the body’s systems to maintain its health. For that reason, your osteopathic assessment and treatment will involve treating the body as a whole and not just the specific location of the pain. Assessment and treatment happen simultaneously and are fine tuned to individual patients’ needs.

WHO CAN BENEFIT from osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a gentle hands on therapy that is suitable for all ages from newborn

and up. The following are some of the conditions that can benefit from an

osteopathic treatment:

• Muscle and joint pain
• Neck and back pain
• Arthritis
• Sciatica
• TMJ -jaw pain and restrictions
• Repetitive strain and overuse injuries such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel and plantar fasciitis
• Headaches
• Traumatic injuries- sports, whiplash, and falls
• Concussions
• Post-surgical pain, scar tissue and adhesions
• Digestive issues
• Respiratory disturbances - asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, and shallow breathing
• Female pelvic health -PMS, irregular or painful periods, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse
• Anxiety