What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is scientifically based, and taught world-wide. It is not ‘new’ as it was founded in 1874! It is an holistic approach to wellness, which looks at all areas of the body as an interlinked whole, and is a drug-free, non-invasive natural therapies that aims to strengthen the joints, muscles and spine. Therefore it positively affect the other systems of the body, including the circulatory, drainage and nervous systems.
Osteopaths don’t just treat bones, and bone conditions, but also muscles and entire bodily systems. Pain and misalignment that has been experienced for an extended period of time can therefore be dealt with. Osteopaths are qualified at a university level, completing a five year course of study, in many areas including biology, physiology and anatomy. Therefore, the practice of osteopathy by a registered and qualified practitioner is considered safe and effective. Additionally, a referral is not necessary, which reduces cost and effort.
Does Osteopathy Hurt?
Using gentle manipulation, the practitioner uses a system of applying the minimal amount of force necessary to reach a joint’s release point. This may cause mild symptoms such as dizziness, headaches or queasiness, as well as the short-term discomfort. These generally all disappear quickly, and are a part of reaching the goal of long-term health and recovery.
It is usually necessary to complete a series of manipulations over the course of several visits to the osteopath, in order to achieve the best outcome.
What Conditions May Benefit?
Osteopathy is beneficial for sufferers of many conditions, including arthritis, back and neck pain, and sciatica. Those with digestive upsets, headaches, and RSI can also achieve good results.
Osteopaths don’t just treat bones, and bone conditions, but also muscles and entire bodily systems. Pain and misalignment that has been experienced for an extended period of time can therefore be dealt with. Osteopaths are qualified at a university level, completing a five year course of study, in many areas including biology, physiology and anatomy. Therefore, the practice of osteopathy by a registered and qualified practitioner is considered safe and effective. Additionally, a referral is not necessary, which reduces cost and effort.
Does Osteopathy Hurt?
Using gentle manipulation, the practitioner uses a system of applying the minimal amount of force necessary to reach a joint’s release point. This may cause mild symptoms such as dizziness, headaches or queasiness, as well as the short-term discomfort. These generally all disappear quickly, and are a part of reaching the goal of long-term health and recovery.
It is usually necessary to complete a series of manipulations over the course of several visits to the osteopath, in order to achieve the best outcome.
What Conditions May Benefit?
Osteopathy is beneficial for sufferers of many conditions, including arthritis, back and neck pain, and sciatica. Those with digestive upsets, headaches, and RSI can also achieve good results.
