Osteopathy is a highly effective form of physical therapy. We diagnose and treat the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms, using techniques such as massage, mobilisation and manipulation to improve the health of muscles and joints.
Osteopathy is a regulated profession similarly to Doctors and Dentists, and all Osteopaths must by law be registered with the General Osteopathic Council after completing a minimum 4 year undergraduate degree.
Each treatment is tailored to the patients specific needs as the root cause of (for example) two cases of shoulder pain can be very different from one individual to another even though the symptoms may feel similar.
We are perhaps best known for our treatment of the spine i.e. back and neck pain, but we specialise in all forms of muscle and joint pain including sports injuries such as pulled muscles or sprained joints in the arms and legs.
One of the many techniques frequently used by osteopaths to treat the back and neck.
Andy has additional training in Medical Acupuncture and can use needles in conjuction with osteopathic techniques to relax muscle and relieve pain.
Andy has a special interest in sports injury rehabilitation and can help you back to peak performance after a pulled muscle or sprain.