Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. Osteopaths believe that for your body to work well, its structure must also work well and work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery.

Osteopaths are able to treat many conditions, including but not limited to the following:

Acute and chronic back and low back pain

Circulatory problems

Degenerative Conditions (Including Osteoarthritis)

Digestive problems

Elbow, wrist & hand pain, including tennis elbow

Fibromyalgia and Chronic pain

Generalised aches and pains

Headaches & Migraines

Hip, Knee & Foot Pain

Joint pain & Arthralgia

Lumbago

Muscle strains, cramp, spasm & Ligamentous sprains

Neck & Shoulder pain (including frozen shoulder)

Nerve Pain (e.g Sciatica)

Pregnancy Related Back & Pelvic Pain (including pelvic girdle pain PGP)

Post Surgical Rehabilitation

Postural Problems/Issues

Rheumatic pain

Sports Injuries

Tension and inability to relax

Tendinitis & Tendinopathy

If your complaint is not above please do contact us to see if we can help.

On your first visit your Osteopath will ask you about your current symptoms, lifestyle, diet and medical history. Though the case history they will consider more serious diagnoses and will refer you on to an appropriate medical practitioner if necessary. Following the case history they will complete an examination involving looking at your posture and your movement and carrying out any special tests where relevant, specific to the condition you are presenting with. If treatment is appropriate they will explain a plan for treatment and advise and discuss with you any further action and advice that might be required including rehabilitation exercises and lifestyle advice if appropriate.

In the UK, the osteopathic profession is regulated by the General Osteopathic Council and by law, an osteopath must be registered with the Council to practise. To remain registered, they must comply with strict regulatory requirements and high standards of professional practice. They must also maintain regular professional development.

These requirements give patients the same sort of guarantees and protection as those given by doctors and dentists.

Osteopaths are trained to degree level attaining either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or integrated Masters (MOst). Training takes a minimum of four years and includes a requirement to have over 1000 hours clinical experience with patients prior to registration.

Osteopaths are recognised by NHS England as Allied Health Professionals, playing a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people of all ages. Osteopaths are able to work within the NHS and are respected in both private and public sectors.

It may be necessary for your osteopath to ask you to remove some clothing, so that they can assess the areas of the body causing concern. If you are uncomfortable undressing to your underwear, you can bring with you clothing such as shorts, t-shirt or close fitting garments, that will enable them to work effectively without making you feel uncomfortable. Your verbal consent will always be sought in advance.

All information will be treated as confidential in accordance with the standards of practice set out by the General Osteopathic Council and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), May 2018.

Many private health insurance policies provide cover for osteopathic treatment. It may be possible to claim for a course of treatment but you should check in advance with your insurance company before seeking osteopathic treatment, in order to confirm the available level of cover and whether you will need to have a referral from your GP or a specialist. Please mention at the time of booking