Osteopathy
What if the painful area isn’t actually the whole problem?
You might have tried stretching, massage, exercises or painkillers. Perhaps they helped for a while — but the problem keeps coming back.
What if the painful area isn’t actually the whole problem?
You might have tried stretching, massage, exercises or painkillers. Perhaps they helped for a while — but the problem keeps coming back.
That’s frustrating. And it’s usually a sign that it’s worth looking at the bigger picture.
Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to assessing and treating problems affecting your muscles, joints and movement. As a registered osteopath, Sally looks beyond simply asking “Where does it hurt?”’
She wants to understand:
- What happened in the first place?
- How is your body moving now?
- Have you had previous injuries?
- What activities are important to you?
- And what might be keeping the problem going?
Your treatment is tailored to you. Depending on what you need, this may include joint mobilisation or manipulation, soft-tissue techniques, stretching and other hands-on approaches.
But treatment isn’t just about what happens on the treatment table.
You’ll also be given practical advice where appropriate, so you understand what you can do between appointments to support your recovery and get back to doing the things that matter to you.
Osteopaths are degree-qualified healthcare professionals and are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). They are recognised as allied health professionals by the NHS in England.
Not sure whether osteopathy is right for you?
You don’t need to work that out before you arrive.
Your initial assessment is about understanding what’s happening and deciding together what approach is most appropriate.
