Here are some of the reasons why you should see an Osteopath:
– Reduce pain
– Feel in control of your pain
– Improve mobility
– Improve function to do daily tasks e.g. going for a walk
– Gaining the ability to do things you enjoy again
– Optimise your sporting performance
– Aiding your recovery from an injury, accident or post-operation
– Preventative care
– Aiding in lifestyle factors e.g. Exercise management, ergonomics, postural advice.
When should I see an osteopath?
– If you have pain or discomfort in the body, head or limbs
– If you have stiffness in the body, head or limbs
– If you have nerve pain/neurological symptoms
– For maintenance or routine check-ups to prevent pain, or stop pain from worsening
– If you would like pro-active lifestyle advice e.g. postural advice, work desk set up, injury prevention
– Improve your technique in sport by focusing on improving mobility and strength
– If you would like stretching and strengthening exercises.
Below is a list of common issues that is treated with osteopathy, however the list doesn’t cover every issue:
– Back pain
– Neck Pain
– Sciatica
– Joint pain
– Muscular pain
– Nerve pain
– Generalised tension
– Spasms/cramps
– Sports injuries
– Arthritic pain
– Headaches
– Migraine prevention
– Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain (including frozen shoulder)
– Hip, knee and foot pain
– Fibromyalgia
– Rheumatic pain
– Digestive problems.