Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a form of manual healthcare that looks at how your whole body is functioning, not just where it hurts. Osteopaths are university‑trained allied health professionals who assess the muscles, joints, nerves and other tissues to find areas of strain or imbalance.

Using a range of gentle, hands‑on techniques such as soft tissue work, stretching and joint mobilisation, they aim to improve movement and support your body’s natural ability to recover. People commonly see an osteopath for musculoskeletal pain or discomfort.

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

Osteopathic Principles

  • Structure is related to function

  • The body is a whole, integrated unit

  • 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.

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