OSTEOPATHY What is Osteopathy?
What can I expect when I visit an osteopath?
What is Osteopathy?
On the 28th October 1998 the General Osteopathic Council issued the following description of osteopathy :
Osteopathy is an established recognised system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is distinctive by the fact that it recognises that much of the pain and disability that we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease.
What kinds of problems can osteopathy help with?
Although most people think that osteopaths treat back pain, The Osteopathic Information Service also tells us that osteopathy can help with a wide variety of problems including
- Changes to posture in pregnancy.
- Babies with colic or sleeplessness.
- Repetitive strain injury.
- Postural problems caused by driving or work strain.
- Children with glue ear.
- The pain of arthritis and sports injuries among many others.
Your local Registered Osteopath will be happy to advise as to whether they could help with your own particular problem.
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