Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine using a 'hands-on' approach to address the structure of the body and the way it functions.
Osteopathic treatment alters how the elements of the body - skeletal, joint, muscular, neural, connective tissues, internal organs and circulatory system function and interact as a singular holistic unit.
Each treatment entails a unique interaction between patient and practitioner aimed at addressing the immediate needs of the patient in view of instilling a more permanent and long-term change that optimises and maintains wellbeing and good health.
It is the aim of the osteopath to deliver patients with both treatments and the knowledge to maintain their health as independently as possible.
What can Osteopathy treat?
Musculoskeletal conditions
- Back pain, disc injuries, and sciatica
- Neck pain
- Poor posture (desk syndrome)
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Pain from arthritis
- Headaches and jaw pain
- Migraines
- Shoulder problems
- Sporting injuries
- Whiplash
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Pelvic pain
- Muscular, tendon, and joint complaints (tennis elbow, golfers elbow, carpel tunnel)
- Knee pain
- Shin splints
- Heel and foot pain
Respiratory conditions
- Asthma (and restricted breathing)
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis and hay fever
Digestive conditions
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Heartburn/acid reflux
- Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion
Other conditions relating specifically to:
- Women
- Men
- People with special needs
- Aged care
- Pain during and after pregnancy
- Discomfort, irritation, and pain affecting infants and children
- Poor immune function
- Stress, anxiety, and poor sleep
- Low energy and fatigue
- Disorders of the nervous system