Osteopaths are registered healthcare professionals who detect, treat and prevent various health issues. Most often associated with treating musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain and sports related injuries, osteopaths can help a much broader range of conditions, including certain types of headache, the inability to relax, circulatory and digestion problems and arthritis symptoms. Osteopathy is a whole body approach to healthcare; an osteopath assesses each patient as a unique individual and will consider their symptoms, medical history, level of stress, diet, work environment and lifestyle to help identify the root cause of the problem, rather than focusing on the site of pain.
Osteopathic treatment combines an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, health and disease with a range of hands-on practical techniques, tailored to the needs of each patient, to improve joint mobility, relieve muscle tension and enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues. An Osteopath may also offer advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle. Ultimately, the aim is to improve the patient’s health and wellbeing.