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Osteopathy
Osteopathy can be used to treat many different conditions it's not just for backs! Please see the Home Page for a list of some of the conditions we can treat. I assess at the muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, memebranes and visceral organs when examining, making a diagnosis and give you an estimate as to how many treatments will be needed.
I work holistically looking at the person as an individual, taking into account their age, health, lifestyle etc and tailor the treatment to fit them. I use a variety of manual techniques which include massage, mobilisation, manipulation, visceral and cranial osteopathy. I also use kinesio taping to help to support a joint, increase circulation and improve posture. I may suggest using hot or cold packs to reduce swelling and restrictions and improve circulation which promotes healing.
I will try to get to the root of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. I will take a full case history, asking questions about what happened when the pain started and what activities make it worse or better. I will look at your lifestyle, exercise or lack of it, occupation, posture and diet. By making changes in one or all of these factors you may prevent the pain returning or reduce the symptoms and pain. I will prescribe exercises to increase the effectiveness of the treatment and to help prevent the pain returning.
Cranial Osteopathy for children and adults
Cranial Osteopathy is a very gentle form of osteopathic treatment, during which the osteopath uses very light pressure. It can be helpful for people of all ages but because it is so gentle and subtle is especially suitable for babies. The skull is made up of 26 small interlocking bones. During the birth process the soft bones in the baby's skull overlap to make the head smaller. Some babies are born with odd shaped heads but this is usually undone through the processes of feeding, crying and yawning. Sometimes this moulding is retained.
Osteopaths believe that the structure of the body is related to its ability to function. Therefore if the framework of the body is unbalanced then its functioning will be impaired. Osteopaths look at the whole picture and will take into account many factors when making their assessment, which includes looking at past trauma, family history and their environment.
Cranial osteopathy may help by relaxing and soothing your baby. Some patients may feel sleepy after the treatment others have a burst of energy often followed by a good night’s sleep. I have attended many post-graduate training courses at The Sutherland Cranial College, learning new treatments and approaches for babies, children and pre- and post pregnancy and am now registered as a Member. I have experience of treating children and ante and post-natal women.
For more information about Cranial Osteopathy please see the website for The Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy. https://scco.ac/
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Osteopathy for pregnancy
Women’s bodies are wonderful at adapting to the changes in structure which affect the female body during pregnancy. The hormone Relaxin, which is produced by the placenta during pregnancy, increases the elasticity of the ligaments and soft connective tissue. This increases the flexibility of the spinal and pelvic joints and allows for the expansion of the surrounding ligaments in preparation for the delivery of the baby. Some women do experience pain and discomfort in their back, groin, buttock, hips or legs, which osteopathy can help with. I can help with advice regarding posture and exercise, both during and after pregnancy.
Women may experience pain and discomfort post-natally. This may be due to their position whilst feeding and carrying the baby. Osteopathy can help to reduce aches and pains, and exercises can help to retrain the muscles and ligaments.
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