About Osteopaths 

Healthy bodies depend on the smooth and effective operation of a finely tuned, complex system of bones and joints controlled by muscles and activated and co-ordinated by nerves. Changes in the subtle balance of this neuro-musculo-skeletal system can result in altered flexibility and mobility, disturbance of blood supply and drainage and dysfunction of the nervous system. Such changes are most commonly the effect of physical strain or injury, but may be caused by aspects of lifestyle or psychological stress.

Osteopathy was developed in the 19 th century by an American physician Andrew Taylor Still. Utilising a detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, an osteopath can look at the structure and function of the human body and understand the individual’s needs.

Osteopathy is concerned with maintaining and restoring the equilibrium of the system. Detailed and thorough patient examination, diagnosis and treatment involving the use of highly-developed palpatory skislls allow osteopaths to deal with a wide variety of conditions that respond to the manual osteopathic technique.

Many patients will receive maximum benefit from a small number of treatments. Some will need longer term attention in order to maintain a satisfactory level of mobility and to relieve chronic pain.