Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment which lays its main emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body. When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well-tuned engine it works better, leaving more energy for living. I use many of the conventional medical orthopaedic assessments and tools for diagnosis as well as researched functional movement screens. The main strength of what I do I believe lies in addressing each and every person as an individual not a condition. By using hands-on techniques such as soft tissue massage, manipulation, stretching of joints and muscles, articulation, mobilisation of joints and muscle energy techniques I look to enable you to move more efficiently thus enabling you to move better which allows you to improve all aspects of your daily life. As part of your treatment, I will use some of or all of the following; appropriate exercise programs, diet advice, and postural/ lifestyle changes to maximise your recovery, treatment and management. By doing this we also limit risk of re-occurrence treating the cause not just the symptoms making you are more robust human. Functional Movement principles are another key element of what I do and are based on the premise that how we move very much affects the structures of the body. When treating the body as a whole chain, I can quickly recognise deficits in one area that are detrimentally affecting others. This is sometimes referred to as the kinetic chain when referring to an athletes’ ability to build power however it is just as important for your concreter lifting the wheel barrow or a retiree whom wants to be able to hang out the washing or climb a flight of stairs as it spreads and reduces load on individual joints. I will search for and treat the cause of pain and dysfunction of the system. This is different to many other forms of therapy that focus only on alleviating the symptoms. By eliminating/addressing the cause of the problem, reoccurrence is reduced. My aim is to get you better and not reliant on therapy to feel better. Treatment is aimed to minimise the number of treatment visits needed. I have six years’ experience and work as a clinical supervisor University and keep up with the latest evidence and research that deals with treating musculo-skeletal problems. Most of all though, I love and am passionate about getting people better and would relish the chance to make your quality of life better. That, at the end of the day, is why I became an Osteopath. COMMON PROBLEMS I SEE
-Lower back pain, disc injuries, sciatica
-Neck pain, headaches
-Sports injuries
-Arthritis, osteoarthritis, stiffness in joints, muscle weakness
-Shoulder pain including tendinopathy and impingement
-Knee and hip joint pain
-Ankle and wrist pain
-Tendonopathy and bursitis
-RSI
-Carpal tunnel syndrome
-Golfer’s and tennis elbow
-Postural and computer related problems
-Whiplash
TECHNIQUES USED
A combination of techniques will be used in your treatment to achieve an optimal result. If you have reacted to a treatment technique or would prefer if a particular treatment technique is not used, just speak to me, nothing will be done without your consent first. Techniques include mobilisation, manipulation (thrust technique), soft tissue work, stretching and dry needling.
