Osteopathy
Osteopaths work to restore the musculoskeletal system of the body to a state of balance and harmony.
Osteopaths are skilled in assessing the mechanics of the whole body, and in particular the spine. They use a variety of manipulative techniques, most extremely gentle, to restore a state of balance and ease to the movement and function of the spine. This both relieves pain and discomfort, and reduces wear and tear on the spine that leads to arthritis.
In addition to treating spinal complaints (eg spondylosis, spondylitis and 'slipped discs') Osteopathy can also influence the internal functioning of the body to help with some visceral complaints. Treatment of infants and children is becoming increasingly popular to monitor their normal development. Osteopaths not only treat with gentle manipulation, they regularly use soft tissue massage, joint articulation and gentle release techniques.
Cranial Osteopathy
A Cranial Osteopath is a registered osteopath who has further specialised in cranial technique.
