What is it?

Osteopathy is a treatment for painful muscles, joints and ligaments which have typically become strained because of an injury or problems with posture. Occasionally there may be an underlying structural issue which increases the chances of injury, or a disease process at the source of the pain. Whatever the cause, as osteopaths we'll thoroughly assess and diagnose your issues and if we can help you, we'll aim to resolve the condition permanently, wherever that is feasible.

Used as a way to identify and manage health issues, osteopathy may also prevent further problems arising. This therapy treats the entire body, not just the symptoms. Osteopathy works on the theory that a person’s well-being is dependent on the systems within functioning smoothly and in harmony with one another. Directing attention primarily on the musculoskeletal system, osteopathic practitioners will work with you to ensure your muscles, bones, ligament and connective tissue work in harmony with each other. Our highly qualified osteopathic practitioners will work on your entire neuromusculoskeletal system to alleviate discomfort, relax your muscles and increase the mobility in your joints.

Our Philosophy

When you’re injured or in pain, you want someone to see and treat you as a whole person, not just your symptoms.

Our osteopaths at Hands On are great at not only treating your symptoms, but seeing the bigger picture and ensuring you do too. So a typical treatment may include taking into account mental health, nutrition and exercises well as the practical treratment.

We understand that your pain or injury is unique to you and needs a management plan that’s going to work with you and your lifestyle to empower you to not only get better but prevent it from happening again.  All our sessions are firmly grounded in evidence-based practice based on the most up-to-date research in movement and injury, so you can be sure you’re in good hands.

Depending on what your issues are, you can expect your session to involve one or all of the following: an in-depth interview to discuss your symptoms, injury triage and functional assessment, muscle strength testing, stretch testing, manual treatment and exercise prescription and movement coaching. 

So whether you’re suffering from a chronic problem, recent injury, or a performance issue, ring us today and let us help you break the cycle of pain and dysfunction."

How is it delivered?

Following a thorough examination of your health and medical history, your osteopathic practitioner will discuss what you hope to achieve through your sessions together. Osteopathy is usually practiced in a laying position. All our massage therapy rooms are private and warm, evoking a sense of nurturing and calm. Your therapist will apply restorative touch and massage therapy to areas which are deemed to cause issues, locating and correcting any dysfunction felt within your body.

Who could benefit from this treatment?

This treatment is suitable for anyone who suffers from recurrent or acute pain anywhere in the body. Conditions and injuries which may be alleviated by osteopathic treatment include; aches in the head, back, neck, and heel/foot, plantar fasciitis pain, sciatica, shin splints, tennis elbow and repetitive strain injury, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash and postural problems. 

Osteopathy is a science which treats the whole person, not just the systems. Osteopathic physicians are trained to palpate (feel) the body's "living anatomy" (i.e. flow of fluids, motion and texture of tissues, and structural makeup), and to apply manual treatment where needed. Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine (OMM) is a non-invasive approach to healing that works by restoring normal structure and function to areas impaired by trauma, disease, systemic disorders etc.

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The osteopathic process:

FIRST VISIT

Your first visit is similar to an initial visit to a GP. A complete medical history is taken and questions asked about lifestyle, diet and emotional status. The osteopath will want to hear about all symptoms, as well as details of any past accidents or traumas, even if they may seem unrelated to your current problem. After this initial observation, you'll be diagnosed and given a treatment program.
 

OBSERVATION

Your osteopath will observe how you use your body, identify any obvious mobility impairment and evaluate posture. Neurological and orthopaedic tests help conditions to be eliminated and to locate points of restriction or excessive strain in various parts of the body. Using a finely tuned sense of touch or palpation,  your spine, joints, muscles and tendons will also be assessed.

HOW MANY VISITS

Our osteopaths can often help resolve issues in one session, but more serious cases can take 4-6 visits, prescribing essential exercises to better guide the body to full health.
 

OSTEOPATHS HELP MORE THAN YOU WOULD THINK

It’s not just aches in the head, back, neck, heel and foot pain, but also sciatica, shin splints, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, asthma, arthritis, digestive problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash and postural problems.
 

SOONER THAN LATER

Early diagnosis and treatment means less cost physically, emotionally and financially. Making changes to your lifestyle now could avoid potentially serious future issues.