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Osteopathy

Positively impact the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems, to improve body function and overall health
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What is osteopathy?

Through our osteopathy treatment, we can effectively provide pain relief for muscular conditions, improve mobility, and joint pain.

Osteopaths are highly trained professionals with particular expertise in the musculoskeletal system – the muscles, joints and their relationship with other systems of the body. Osteopaths often use manual hands-on therapy to help to improve mobility, relieve tension, increase blood flow and optimise physical function.

However, osteopaths do much more than that. It is often said that osteopaths treat people, not problems. As well as the patient’s physical symptoms, an osteopath will consider other factors that could be contributing to the problem, including other biological, psychological and social factors, e.g. osteoarthritis, anxiety or depression, or possibly work related issues.

What to expect

During your initial consultation we will:

  • Discuss your presenting problem in detail to try to identify what has happened
  • Review your previous medical history to identify if there are any other factors that may influence your problem in any way
  • Explore other factors relating to your work, lifestyle, hobbies and interests that may be relevant
  • Summarise our findings and discuss possible explanations for your pain.

Once we have a good understanding of your presentation, we can then plan with you how best to proceed. At this stage we would typically:

  • Complete a thorough physical examination that will involve you performing certain movements and activities to help us identify your problem and evaluate any other local or distant factors that might be contributing to your problem
  • Perform special tests to help our diagnosis but to also assess other health related factors (such as blood pressure, reflexes etc) to make sure we fully understand things
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All of this information helps us to talk with you about a final osteopathic evaluation and from here we can plan together to decide on how best to treat and manage your problem.

Treatment typically involves the use of a number of different approaches, including

  • Soft tissue manipulation and stretching
  • Joint manipulations (clicking techniques)
  • Joint articulation
  • Other methods which may include medical acupuncture, postural advice and exercises

Often osteopaths will develop a treatment plan that combines manual therapy with advice around exercise, diet and lifestyle.

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Following your first appointment we would see you again over a period of a week or so. At your follow up appointment we:

  • Review progress
  • Discuss any questions or concerns you may have
  • Provide further treatment
  • Review our management plan and agree further treatment sessions as required

Patients typically come for 3-5 sessions, during which time their symptoms resolve. However, some patients may require further treatment, depending on their problem, and some patients receive ongoing care if their condition cannot be completely fixed (e.g. for those patients who may have an underlying problem such as arthritis causing their pain). We will discuss your presentation with you and carefully explain how we think your problem should respond. We will also discuss other treatment options that are available to you, so that you can make a fully informed decision about your care.

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Who do osteopaths treat?

People often visit osteopaths for back, neck, joint and muscle pain, for short-term issues such as sports injuries and for help with conditions such as migraines, headaches or digestive issues. But many patients visit osteopaths on a regular basis to help manage chronic conditions such as arthritis and to maintain their overall wellbeing. This is because osteopaths are highly people-focused, taking the time to understand every patient as an individual. Building long-lasting, health-improving relationships with patients is one of the pleasures of the profession.

Osteopaths may also work in areas such as professional sports, working to prevent injuries, improve performance and aid recovery when musculoskeletal issues occur.

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Who Typically Benefits From Osteopathy?

Osteopaths treat a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including back and neck pain, joint stiffness, sports injuries, arthritis, and headaches. They also help with posture problems, sciatica, and recovery from surgery or injury, focusing on restoring function and relieving discomfort.
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Benefits and Outcomes of Osteopathy Treatment

Osteopathy is designed to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and restore balance to the body. Treatment outcomes often include reduced muscle tension, improved joint function, and better posture. By addressing the root causes of pain, osteopaths provide long-lasting relief rather than just symptom management. Regular osteopathic treatments can also help prevent future injuries, improve flexibility, and support overall health. Many patients experience increased relaxation, greater range of motion, and higher energy levels, contributing to a better quality of life and overall well-being.
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Our Team

Meet Our Osteopathy Team

Will Moseling

Osteopath

Teresa Harvey

Principal Osteopath

Simeon London

Principal Osteopath

Christian Goglio

Osteopath
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Osteopathy FAQs

What does an Osteopath do?

Osteopaths use manual techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide range of health conditions. They focus on improving the musculoskeletal system’s function, alleviating pain, and enhancing mobility. Treatment methods include stretching, massage, and joint manipulation to restore balance and promote overall health.
Osteopaths treat a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including back and neck pain, joint stiffness, sports injuries, arthritis, and headaches. They also help with posture problems, sciatica, and recovery from surgery or injury, focusing on restoring function and relieving discomfort.
The main difference is the approach: osteopaths take a holistic view of the body, addressing structural and functional issues across all systems, while chiropractors mainly focus on spinal health and nervous system function. Osteopaths also use a wider variety of manual therapy techniques.
Osteopathic medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Osteopaths are trained to recognise all illnesses as well as muscle and joint related pain.They will refer to a general medic if they feel you need specialist care otherwise they use hands-on techniques like manipulation to improve health and treat illness.
Yes, osteopaths can help relieve sciatica pain by using manual techniques to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve. Treatments such as spinal manipulation and stretching aim to reduce inflammation, improve movement, and alleviate discomfort.
Osteopaths are highly effective in treating back pain through manual techniques like spinal manipulation, massage, and stretching. These methods aim to improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and address the root causes of pain for long-term relief.
Osteopaths are not medical doctors, but they are trained healthcare professionals with expertise in musculoskeletal health. In some countries, osteopaths may have the ability to prescribe medication and perform certain medical procedures after additional training.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. You may be asked to remove some layers for assessment or treatment, but your comfort and privacy will always be prioritized during your session.
Yes, osteopaths specialize in treating sports injuries. They use techniques like massage, joint manipulation, and stretching to reduce pain, promote healing, and prevent future injuries, helping athletes return to activity faster and with improved function.
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