Osteopathy CHELTENHAM

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 is a non-invasive approach to healing that works by restoring normal structure and function to areas impaired by trauma, disease, systemic disorders etc.

It is a hands-on approach to easing pain in muscles, joints, and ligaments, often caused by injury, posture problems, or everyday wear and tear. Sometimes, pain stems from deeper structural issues or underlying health conditions. In these cases, rest assured we have you covered. Our skilled clinicians bring advanced clinical knowledge and a wealth of experience to every treatment. Whatever the cause, we’re here to find out what’s going on and help you get pain free.

Our whole-body therapy approach doesn’t just treat the symptoms, it also helps prevent future problems. Osteopathy is based on the idea that your health depends on all your systems working smoothly together. By focusing on the muscles, joints, and nerves, our skilled osteopaths help restore balance, reduce tension, and improve movement.

What makes Osteopathy at Hands On Different?

At Hands On, we treat people not just the injury itself. We look at the bigger picture, taking into account things like your lifestyle, stress levels, activity, and even nutrition to help build a plan that works for you.

Every session is tailored to your needs and may include a chat about your symptoms, movement and strength tests, hands-on treatment, and a simple exercise plan to support your recovery. Our treatments are always backed by the latest research, so you can feel confident you’re in safe hands.

Whether you’re dealing with an old injury, a new pain, or something that’s holding you back from feeling your best, we’re here to help you move forward—feeling stronger, freer, and more at ease.

Experiencing Osteopathy at Hands On

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 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, babies through to the elderly, 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.

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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.