At GW Osteopathy, we understand that pain, discomfort, and restricted movement can profoundly impact your life, whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or struggling with a long-term condition. Our multi-disciplinary team offers a holistic approach to care, combining the specialized expertise of Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Cranial Therapy, and Sports Massage to accurately diagnose and effectively treat an extensive range of issues. From chronic back pain and headaches to specialist support for post-partum recovery and unsettled babies, we are committed to finding the root cause of your problem and creating a personalized plan to help you achieve lasting relief and restore your optimal health.
Please see below for the treatment recommendations for these conditions and problem areas:
Musculoskeletal issues, aches and pains
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Neck and/or shoulder pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle spasms
Pregnancy, post partum and babies
- Pregnancy related issues
- Post partum support
- Babies with colic or reflux
- Baby feeding issues
- Unsettled babies
Other issues
- Headaches
- TMJ Syndrome
- Arthritic pain
- Vocal and laryngeal issues
- Pre operative treatment
- Post operative rehabilitation
- Constipation
- IBS
- Disturbed sleep cycles
- Fibromyalgia
- Long Covid
Musculoskeletal issues, aches and pains
Problem: back pain
You are suffering from chronic or acute pain and stiffness in your spine, which severely restricts daily movement and posture.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Uses manipulation and soft tissue work to restore mobility, ease muscle tension, and treat the root mechanical cause of the pain.
Problem: sciatica
You are experiencing sharp, debilitating pain that may shoot down your leg, severely restricting movement and daily life.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Eases nerve compression and muscle spasms in the lower back and glutes, reducing the shooting pain that radiates down the leg.
Problem: musculoskeletal issues
You have generalized aches, stiffness, or chronic joint pain that hinders your ability to move comfortably and perform daily tasks.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Provides holistic assessment and treatment plans involving hands-on therapy and targeted exercises to resolve pain and dysfunction across the body.
Problem: knee pain
Localised pain in your knee joints or muscles restricts your movement, preventing you from engaging in activities you enjoy, like sports or gardening.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy and sports massage
Identifies and treats restrictions in the associated joints and soft tissues to reduce local inflammation and restore pain-free movement.
Problem: hip pain
Localised pain in your hip joints or muscles restricts your movement, preventing you from engaging in activities you enjoy, like sports or gardening.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy and sports massage
Identifies and treats restrictions in the associated joints and soft tissues to reduce local inflammation and restore pain-free movement.
Problem: shoulder or neck pain
Localised pain in your shoulder or neck joints or muscles restricts your movement, preventing you from engaging in activities you enjoy, like sports or gardening.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy and sports massage
Identifies and treats restrictions in the associated joints and soft tissues to reduce local inflammation and restore pain-free movement.
Problem: sports injuries
You need rapid and effective treatment for a strain, sprain, or muscle tear to minimize downtime and safely return to peak athletic performance.
Recommended treatment: Sports massage
Accelerates recovery from sprains, strains, and tears by improving blood flow, releasing scar tissue, and maintaining optimal muscle length.
Problem: muscle spasms
You are experiencing sudden, painful muscle knots that restrict movement and indicate underlying physical stress or overuse.
Recommended treatment: Sports massage or dry-needling
Directly deactivates painful trigger points and hyper-contracted muscle fibres to relieve acute pain and restore muscle flexibility.
Pregnancy, post partum and babies
Problem: pregnancy related issues
You are dealing with painful changes in posture, including severe pelvic girdle pain or back ache, making the later stages of pregnancy uncomfortable.
Recommended treatment: Pregnancy massage and osteopathy
Offers specialised, gentle techniques to ease low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and postural strain as the body adapts to hormonal and physical changes.
Problem: post partum support
You are struggling with post-birth pelvic instability, core weakness, or neck/shoulder strain from the physical demands of new parenthood.
Recommended treatment: Post partum osteopathy
Focuses on re-aligning the pelvis, restoring core stability, and relieving chronic muscle tension resulting from labor and new parenting demands.
Problem: baby with colic or reflux
Your baby is unsettled, crying excessively, or suffering from painful wind and regurgitation, leading to disturbed sleep for the whole family.
Recommended treatment: Cranial osteopathy for babies
Uses subtle touch to release tension around the diaphragm and vagus nerve pathway, aiming to ease digestive discomfort and reduce excessive crying.
Problem: baby feeding issues
Your baby struggles with latching, sucking, or swallowing, making successful breastfeeding or bottle feeding difficult and stressful.
Recommended treatment: Cranial osteopathy for babies
Targets restrictions in the baby’s jaw, neck, and mouth muscles to improve latch, sucking efficiency, and overall feeding comfort.
Problem: unsettled babies
Your baby is unsettled and you’re not sure why.
Recommended treatment: Cranial osteopathy for babies
Uses subtle touch to release tension around the diaphragm and vagus nerve pathway, aiming to ease digestive discomfort and reduce excessive crying.
Other issues
Problem: headaches
Frequent tension or migraine pain significantly disrupts your focus, mood, and ability to function normally throughout the day.
Recommended treatment: Cranial osteopathy
Applies gentle pressure to release deep muscular and fascial tension in the skull, neck, and jaw, often reducing headache frequency and intensity.
Problem: TMJ syndrome
You suffer from chronic jaw pain, clicking, or locking that makes eating, speaking, or fully opening your mouth difficult and uncomfortable.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Targets tension in the jaw muscles, neck, and surrounding fascia to improve joint alignment and reduce clicking or pain upon movement.
Problem: arthritic pain
Stiffness and chronic aching in your joints (like knees or hips) limits your mobility and makes simple daily activities increasingly difficult.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy and dry needling
Employs gentle articulation and mobility techniques to reduce stiffness around joints and decrease compensatory muscle guarding.
Problem: vocal and laryngeal issues
You struggle with hoarseness, vocal fatigue, or a restricted vocal range, which impacts your ability to speak or sing clearly and without strain.
Recommended treatment: Vocal osteopathy (laryngeal manipulation)
Uses specialised manual therapy to release muscle tension around the throat, tongue, and larynx, improving vocal quality and reducing strain.
Problem: pre operative treatment
You need to optimise your body’s strength and flexibility now to ensure you heal faster and regain function successfully after your upcoming surgery.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Optimises the body’s condition, strength, and mobility before surgery to set the stage for a faster and more efficient recovery.
Problem: post operative rehabilitation
Following surgery, you face stiffness, reduced mobility, and muscle weakness, which prevents a full return to your normal activities and independence.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Guides a structured, progressive exercise program to safely restore muscle strength, flexibility, and full functional capacity after an operation.
Problem: constipation
You experience discomfort and irregularity in bowel movements, leading to abdominal bloating and systemic discomfort.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy or lymphatic drainage
Applies gentle visceral mobilisation techniques to the abdomen and pelvis to encourage bowel motility and balance nervous system control of the gut.
Problem: IBS
You suffer from chronic and unpredictable abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits that severely impact your daily life and routine.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy or acupuncture
Addresses physical tensions in the abdomen and spine that can aggravate intestinal function, helping to calm the nervous system-gut axis.
Problem: disturbed sleep cycles
Persistent pain, discomfort, or an inability to relax is preventing you from achieving restorative sleep, leading to chronic tiredness.
Recommended treatment: Cranial osteopathy
Promotes a deep state of physical relaxation and helps balance the overactive nervous system often associated with insomnia and poor sleep quality.
Problem: fibromyalgia
You experience widespread, chronic musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, often accompanied by fatigue, making simple movements exhausting and difficult.
Recommended treatment: Osteopathy
Utilises extremely gentle, low-force techniques to help balance the nervous system and soothe widespread musculoskeletal tenderness and pain.
Problem: long covid
Persistent fatigue, ‘brain fog,’ and overall systemic imbalance are preventing you from returning to your full energy levels and mental sharpness.
Recommended treatment: Cranial osteopathy or lymphatic drainage
Provides gentle support to calm the autonomic nervous system and enhance circulatory function, helping to manage symptoms like fatigue and ‘brain fog.’