Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in the United States and dates back to the 1870’s. Osteopathy is a holistic approach to the human body that uses a wide range of techniques and principles to treat the musculo-skeletal system and other functional disorders of the body.  However Osteopathic belief is not confined to only bones and muscles. It encompasses all the inter-relationships of the body's systems, thus bringing together all the pieces of a puzzle to diagnose and treat the whole person.  The Osteopathic approach aims to return the body to optimal mobility and health by addressing the cause of the problem and not just the presenting signs and symptoms.

The main aim of Osteopathic treatment is to restore normal function to the whole body, so you can benefit from Osteopathic treatment for any ailment you may be experiencing.  Treatment is not a ‘cure' or a quick-fix.  Treatment assists your body to achieve its optimum health so it will be better able to deal with the problems it is experiencing.
 
Osteopathy is possibly the most complete of the modern day manual therapies.  Osteopaths pride themselves on their hands-on approach to the human body and our treatment methods are considered among the safest and most effective forms of complementary medicine.

A typical Osteopathic treatment will include a comprehensive case history, examination and hands-on treatment.  Techniques may include soft tissue, gentle joint manipulation and articulation, stretching and ligament balancing techniques.   All techniques aim to restore balance and function to the body allowing healing to occur quickly.

As Osteopathy encompasses the whole body, your consultation will finish with advice to help you further manage your condition.  This may include stretches, postural advice, workplace ergonomics, rehabilitation exercises and dietary advice.

The gentle, holistic approach of Osteopathy makes it suitable to treat people of all age groups including infants, children, teenagers, pregnant women, adults, athletes, the elderly and many more.