Osteopaths are trained to treat people of all ages, with each treatment being tailored to meet the patient’s specific needs. Osteopaths detect, treat and prevent a variety of health problems.
From the research conducted in the field of Osteopathy, patients with the following conditions have been found to benefit most from osteopathic treatment. This includes patients with:
- Generalised aches and pains
- Arthritic Pain
- Rheumatic Pain
- Joint pains (including hip and knee Osteoarthritis)
- General, acute and chronic Lower back pain
- Lumbago
- Sciatica
- Uncomplicated neck pain (as opposed to neck pain following an injury e.g whiplash)
- Headaches arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
- Migraine prevention
- Neuralgia
- Muscle Spasms
- Cramp
- Minor Sports injuries
- Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow (arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions)
- Tension and inability to relax
- Fibromyalgia
- Circulatory problems
- Digestion problems
As you can see Osteopathic treatment can help provide relief for a number of conditions and everyday health problems. If you are suffering from one of these health problems or are interested in receiving Osteopathic treatment or have some questions about Osteopathy then give your local osteopath a call.
01483 400207
References:
ASA. Asa Guidelines Osteopathy . 2016.
NHS. Osteopathy . 2018.