Osteopathy is an established and recognised system of diagnosis and treatment which is based upon the principle that in order for the body to work properly, the structural components of that body must be correct. It is distinctive from other forms of healthcare in that it acknowledges that much of the pain and disability which we suffer stems from abnormalities in the structural function of the body, as well as damage caused to it by disease.
Back pain is the most common reason for patients to seek help from an osteopath, but the range of conditions which can be helped is widespread and includes back, neck, shoulder, elbow, hip and knee pain; rheumatic pain; headache and migraine prevention; neurological symptoms such as sciatica and neuralgia; circulatory problems; muscle problems such as cramps and spasms: minor sports injuries and fibromyalgia.
Pregnant women can be helped with some of the postural changes which occur during pregnancy, and babies and children might also benefit from cranial osteopathy, a very gentle form of treatment.
I have suffered with chronic pain for over 20 years. I’ve tried many therapies before, including traditional and complementary medicine. I have found that a series of acupuncture treatments with Lynne helped immensely with my symptoms. There were times when I had such severe attacks and I didn’t know what to do with myself, and […]
Mrs. M
I believe that I have been treated by Alex Spence and his practitioners, off and on for some fourteen years and it’s always a delight to attend the Centre because every one of the team are so welcoming and so EFFECTIVE. Last year, having found I was experiencing stiffness in some joints, probably due to […]
Gordon Reid
Gavin has been treating me for over 2 years. I have lower back & restless legs issues and I find his massage really helps to relieve the symptoms I experience.He is always very professional and checks each session what my needs are for that time. Highly recommend.
David Evans
Earlier this year I went to be assessed by Katie McLernon for a long-term, painful and frustrating left knee problem. I was waiting for an MRI scan so that I could decide what (and what not) to do in terms of future sport and exercise. I was impressed by Katie’s thorough and rapid assessment of […]
Chris Nelson