What can Osteopathy treat?
Osteopathy has developed as a complete healthcare system and, reflecting that, Osteopathy can be used to treat a wide range of different conditions.
Head and Neck Pain
- Jaw pain and clicking
- Bruxism (grinding teeth)
- Headaches and migraines
- Sinus congestion, vertigo and tinnitus
- Neck tension
- Whiplash
- Disc problems of the neck
Shoulder Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Bursitis of the shoulder
- Acromio-clavicular problems
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis of the shoulder
Rib Pain
- Breathing difficulties including asthma
- Rib joint pain
- Rib cartilage tear or inflammation (Teitze syndrome)
Elbow Pain
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Bursitis
Wrist and hand pain
- RSI
- Carpel tunnel
- Arthritis and stiffness
- Postural advice
- Tendonitis
Back and Hip pain
- Lower back pain
- Discal herniation
- Trapped nerves and sciatica
- Hip pain
Pregnancy and Pelvic related concerns
- Fertility: Natural treatment and advice to help conceive.
- Pregnancy-related pains and complications
- Pelvic pain
- Painful periods
- Pubic symphysis disorder
- Groin strain
- Coccyx (tail bone) pain
Sporting Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Muscle tears
- Ligament strains and tears
- Rehabilitation
- Acute ankle strains
- Shin splints and Achilles tendonitis
Foot and Leg pain
- Plantar fascitis and Moretons neuralgia of the foot
- Muscle Cramps
Post Surgical Care
- Post joint-replacement rehabilitation
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
Osteopathy and Children
- Plagiocephaly (mis-shapen head and torticollis)
- Scoliosis & Postural problems
- Recurrent ear infections & glue ear
- Susceptibility to colds and a weak immune system.
- Febrile convulsions and epilepsy
- Sinus problems & mouth breathing
- Asthma and breath holding
- Dental problems
- Delay in speech development
- Squints and blocked tear duct
- Head banging
- Behavioural problems
- Temper tantrums
- Sensitivity
- Hyperactivity
- Learning difficulties
- Delayed or altered patterns of sitting, walking and running.
- Constipation
- Enuresis (bed wetting)
- Aches and pains
Rheumatic & Arthritic Conditions
Other
- Restless leg syndrome
- Digestive and gut concerns
- Anxiety and stress
- Insomnia
- Tiredness and lymphatic drainage
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