Osteopathy is a medical profession that many people have heard about, but not many have had first-hand experience with. It was founded in America in 1874 by Dr AT Still. Osteopaths treat the body's musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, ligaments and joints) to try and achieve a good structural balance so the body can work as it should.
Osteopaths have to train between 4-5 years and includes more than 1000 hours of practical training in osteopathic techniques. These techneques include:
Cranial osteopathy
massage
Manipulations
Joint mobilizations.
Conditions Osteopathy Can Treat
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sporting injuries
- Fibryomyalgia
- Improving Breathing Mechanics
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis'Golfers Elbow
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Pregnancy related back pain
- Postural Problems
- Joint pain