Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for the wide range of medical conditions. It is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together to improve blood and nerve supply to any given structure. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, and to enhance blood and nerve supply to tissues, to enhance the body’s natural healing ability Advice on posture and exercise are provided to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring Back pain is the most common complaint presenting in clinics across the country, with over 90% of the population suffering from it at some point in their life. Osteopathy is in a very good position to help manage this complaint as it includes manual treatment (manipulation, mobilisation and massage, along with exercise and acupuncture and tips on lifestyle) is recommended in NICE guidelines (specifically for non-specific lower back pain of more than 6 weeks duration, and less than 1 year). Further details available in the clinic.
