WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY

Osteopathy is an effective and safe therapy providing treatment for a great number of health problems. It focuses on the relationship of how the body works in harmony and balance and looks at trying to achieve the best potential for each and every individual as everyone has their own unique approach for managing injury, pain and illness. Osteopathy works to incorporate ones individual approach into every treatment thereby achieving a truly holistic approach.

Osteopaths work with their hands in order to relieve soft tissue strains, muscle spasms, general imbalances and tension within the whole body. The circulatory system is of utmost importance for osteopaths and focusing on fluid dynamics and drainage mechanisms is essential as this improves the whole health of the body.

Osteopathy tries to look at the cause of the injury and not just at the immediate symptoms which is one reason why it is so effective at resolving long term/chronic aches and pains which keep reoccurring as well as more immediate/acute strains.

The body has a natural innate ability to self regulate and self-repair. Osteopathic treatment incorporates this ability, making specific and subtle adjustments to aid the natural regulatory function of the body.

Osteopathy acknowledges not just the physical dysfunction but has a high awareness of how the mind, body, spirit, emotions and environment all need to be functioning well and in balance in order for a sense of well being and true health to be achieved. Health is not just about the absence of pain or disease it is about feeling well.