An Osteopath must study, like a medical doctor, for 4-5 years and spend at least 1000 hours in training. Osteopaths seek to establish what has impaired self-healing to allow the disease to develop in the first place. Osteopathy and mainstream medicine compliment each other very well. Osteopaths can treat people who are on any combination of medication for any number of illnesses as there can be no drug interactions.
Benefits of Osteopathy
- Balances the posture
- Frees trapped joints and reduces the stress from the tissues
- Detects and removes the underlying source of pain
- Improves the range of motion
- Treats spinal problems including disk injuries
- Reduces pain, including muscular tension and headaches
- Helps the body adapt during change, including pregnancy, after injury or a new routine
- Reduces scar tissue
- Improves High blood pressure and circulation
- Read our Article on Osteopathy for Back Pain
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When Osteopathy is not advised
If you have any of the health conditions in the list below, Osteopathy is not appropriate. Feel free to contact us for more information on why.
Do not proceed with Osteopathy if you have:
Heart Disease; Rheumatoid Arthritis (Osteoarthritis is OK); Inflammatory Spinal Conditions such as Spondylitis; Severe Respiratory Disorders; Cerebral Palsy; Diabetes; Epilepsy; Very High Blood Pressure; Recent Injury such as Whiplash or tear; or if you are Pregnant.
We will normally offer a much gentler form of Massage Therapy as an alternative for you, there are some conditions where even gentle massage may not be suitable, click here to read about more serious contra-indications. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE THREATENING DISEASE OR SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE RECEIVING A MASSAGE, DOCTOR’S CONSENT MAY BE REQUIRED, CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION