I work with all ages, all joints of the body and with varied conditions to reduce pain, improve mobility and help people return to a life they can enjoy. I am Natalie and I am a registered Osteopath based in Hertford. I specialise in back, neck and shoulder pain, and nerve-related symptoms, such as sciatica. I work with people of all ages, on all joints of the body and with varied conditions to reduce pain, improve mobility and help people return to or continue with work, sports and a life they can enjoy. Whether your pain is caused by your job, your posture, a sports injury, a hobby, pregnancy or is a symptom of a diagnosed condition, if it’s cause is related to the joints or muscles of the body osteopathy can help. Osteopathy provides hands-on treatment combining techniques that involve massage of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia), movement of soft tissues and joints, and manipulation of the joints and nervous system. The aim is to increase joint movement, relieve muscle tensions and increase blood flow and nerve supply to tissues. My particular interests lie in pain perception, pre and postnatal musculoskeletal problems, lower back pain, shoulders, nerve pain and the effects of foot biomechanics on gait and posture. I listen to and approach each person I treat as a unique individual, considering how their posture, work, hobbies, medical background and lifestyle have influenced their condition and symptoms. I consider the entire physical, emotional and social wellbeing of the people I treat. I graduated from the London College of Osteopaths, where I retrained after a career in medical education and communications. I worked with pharmaceutical companies, The Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research where I developed an interest in the treatment and management of chronic pain and the impact pain has on peoples’ daily lives. During my 5 years of study to become an osteopath I also worked as a Sports Massage and Musculoskeletal Therapist at the Barnes Physiotherapy Practice in Hertford. Please visit my website to book an appointment or to find out more about osteopathy and the symptoms and conditions that I treat: www.natalieadamosteopathy.co.uk
