Osteopathy is an effective and reliable form of treatment for a variety of conditions from back pain and sports injuries, to headaches and digestive problems. Osteopathy is an officially recognised PRIMARY contact Health Care Profession, a system of manual medicine based on the original discoveries and clinical experiences of its American founder, Dr Andrew Taylor Still (1828 - 1917). 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 bone structure, and on the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs. Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. Using their hands, they identify abnormalities within the human body. Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques, they work with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process.
