Treatment is specially tailored to suit the individual needs of the patient. Various techniques are employed including rheumatic joint articulation, releasing techniques and soft tissue massage, making it suitable for all ages.
Specific manipulation of joints, is at times appropriate to assist the body to return to normal function.

Overall the treatment is gentle and aims to promote physical relaxation and alleviate pain and discomfort.

What may the patient expect on the first consultation?

The first consultation will take about an hour where a detailed case history is always taken and the musculo-skeletal system is carefully examined to assess the condition from a mechanical and postural perspective.

Pathology must be ruled out and an understanding of the tissues causing symptoms must be detected.
Subsequent treatments will require the patient to stay a minimum of half an hour.

We are covered by many Healthcare companies such as BUPA, PPP and others, it is however up to the patient to contact their healthcare provider in order to get authorisation.

Who can benefit from osteopathy

Osteopathy is for all regardless of age or lifestyles. Over 600,000 people visit an osteopath every year ailments commonly treated are:

• Back pain
• Sciatica
• Neck and Shoulder pain
• Whiplash
• Tension Headache
• Pain Discomfort and Stiffness in Joints
• Relief of Arthritic and Rheumatic Pain
• Sports Injuries
• Ankle Strains
• Repetitive Strain Injury
• Muscular Aches and Pains
• Pregnancy and Post Natal Care