Pain and injuries should be diagnosed and where appropriate, treated with Osteopathy. The most commonly treated conditions are:
Back Pain - e.g. Sciatica, slipped disc, trapped nerve
Muscle and ligament strains
Headaches/Migraine
Joint Pains - e.g. Arthritis in hands, hips, knees etc.
Neck and Whiplash injuries
Shoulder injuries - including Frozen Shoulder
Postural problems - including posture at work
Sports Injuries
Pre & post natal problems
Repetitive strain injuries
Stress related symptoms

Osteopaths work with their hands using a wide range of techniques such as:
Soft tissue massage
Gentle articulation and mobilisation of joints
Stretch to soft tissues and joints
Manipulation of joints
Slow release techniques
Specific home exercises and strengthening techniques

Some osteopaths use acupuncture or dry-needling as part of there treatment. For more information then please see the "About Acupuncture" page.

Treatment is designed to correct each individual's mechanical problems in order to stimulate their own natural healing process. Osteopaths look at this as well as the patients' lifestyle and habit to create a unique and personalised treatment. Care and attention is important to us, making Osteopathy by far the most established and respected of all complementary therapies.