What is osteopathy?

Osteopaths are allied health professionals trained to diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal pain. Osteopaths recognise the important link between structure and function and use hands-on techniques to alleviate pain and restore balance to your whole body.

Osteopathic Principles

Osteopathy was founded in the 1870’s by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still who described the following principles: 

  • The body is a whole, integrated unit  

  • Structure is related to function

  • Each system is inter-related

  • The body has self-healing and self-regulating mechanisms

Osteopathic Techniques

Osteopathic treatment aims to restore normal function for you.  Osteopaths draw upon a wide range of techniques to bring balance to your whole body.   

  • Soft tissue massage and stretching

  • Counterstrain (indirect myofascial release)

  • Functional technique (indirect joint release)

  • Biodynamic Osteopathy in the cranial field

  • Lymphatic drainage

  • Joint articulation

  • Muscle energy technique (MET)

  • Visceral techniques

  • High velocity low amplitude thrust (HVLA)

Personalised Care

In addition to hands-on treatment we provide you with specific exercises for your condition and lifestyle advice to assist your recovery.