Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and treatment for a variety of musculo-skeletal problems, involving the joints, bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues. Osteopaths consider the patient from a mechanical, functional and postural viewpoint to allow the body to function with the minimum of wear, stress and energy. Mechanical problems occurring within the body can create imbalances within the normal tension of the spine. This may affect the nervous and circulatory systems and lead to pain, disability and dysfunction.

Osteopathy for pain relief
Pain is a warning signal that something is wrong. It is the body's natural defence mechanism to alert you to a problem. Osteopaths diagnose the cause of pain and can do a lot to reduce the level of your pain and suffering, whether it is a long-standing condition or a new injury.

Osteopathy for back and neck complaints
The vast majority of patients that see an Osteopath will do so because of back or neck pain. Osteopathic manipulation is widely regarded as the established treatment for mechanical problems of the spine.

Osteopathy and Arthritis
A large proportion of Osteopaths' time is spent dealing with the pain and suffering caused to patients as a result of arthritis. Many people mistakenly assume that the symptoms of arthritis are untreatable and that they must learn to live with pain and stiffness. Although the arthritic changes cannot be reversed, in many cases Osteopaths can help to relieve pain and improve the quality of life for arthritis sufferers.

Osteopathy and Sports Injuries
Whether you are a professional athlete or just exercising for fun the less time you are away from your sport due to injury the better.

Osteopathy and Pregnancy
Osteopathic treatment throughout pregnancy can help the body adapt to the changes which are taking place. After a thorough assessment, gentle osteopathic treatment may help to relieve the aches and pains caused by the growth of the baby and the mother's reaction to this growth.

Osteopathy for babies and young children
Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to health care for all life stages and Osteopaths are increasingly being asked to treat babies and young children for complaints attributed to mechanical strains acquired before birth and during the birth process. Cranial-sacral therapy is a gentle form of Osteopathy treatment ideal for the treatment of babies for conditions such as colic, sleeping difficulties, feeding problems and also for irritable children.