Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating structural problems and mobility restrictions in the body. This includes assessing and treating dysfunctions in joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves anywhere in the body - not just in the back.
Osteopathy is not just about treating symptoms. Osteopaths are trained to seek out and treat the underlying cause of the pain. The cause could be due to a recent or an old injury, postural strains, stress or an underlying disease process. We also help guide patients into a better self care regime by advising on lifestyle, diet and exercise.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy recognises the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on the body’s skeleton and joint function along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs.
Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. Utilising a highly developed sense of touch, they identify problem areas of the body. Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques as well as manipulating joints, an osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process.
Treatment usually consists of a combination of soft-tissue releasing techniques, and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft-tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Advice can also be given on self-help treatments.
Cranial Osteopathy
What is Cranial Osteopathy?
Cranial osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head.
It is a gentle yet extremely effective approach and may be used in a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, from birth to old age.
Osteopaths may have different specialities including sports injuries, paediatrics, and visceral osteopathy (treating the internal organs of the body). Cranial osteopathy embraces all of these.
lnvoluntary Motion- The Cranial Rhythm
Cranial osteopaths are trained to feel a very subtle, rhythmical shape change that is present in all body tissues. This is called Involuntary Motion or the Cranial Rhythm. The movement is of very small amplitude, therefore it takes practitioners with a very finely developed sense of touch to feel it. This rhythm was first described in the early 1900's by Dr. William G. Sutherland and its existence was confirmed in a series of laboratory tests in the 1960's and '70's.
Tension in the body disrupts the cranial rhythm. Practitioners compare what your rhythm is doing to what they consider ideal. This shows them what stresses and strains your body is under at present, and what tensions it may be carrying as a result of its past history. It also gives them an insight into the overall condition of your body, for example if it is healthy, or stressed and tired.
Accumulation of stress and strain in the body
When we experience physical or emotional stresses our body tissues tend to tighten up. The body may have been able to adapt to these effects at the time, but a lasting strain often remains. Any tensions which remain held in the body can restrict its free movement. Gradually the body may find it more and more difficult to cope with accumulated stresses and symptoms may develop.
What does it cost and what do I get for that?
Adults
Initial consultation: £55 for a full hour
This involves taking a Full medical History and performing a full examination of the body to diagnose your problem, finishing with an initial treatment.
Follow up consultation: £40 for 30-40 mins dependant on the problem and the treatment required.
This will be focused around treatment and close monitoring of your complaint.
Children
Initial consultation: £45 for a full hour
This involves taking a Full medical History and performing a full examination of the body to diagnose your problem, finishing with an initial treatment.
Follow up consultation: £35 for 30-40 mins dependant on the problem and the treatment required.
This will be focused around treatment and close monitoring of your complaint.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
