At Colne Osteopathy a wide range of conditions and symptoms
can be treated
Neck and back pain
Osteopathic assessment can identify underlying causes which
can easily be missed or dismissed.
Headaches
The
causes of headaches can be complex, and some require
treatment from a GP or specialist. Osteopathy applies
various techniques which help alleviate tension headaches
caused by muscle and joint problems.
Whiplash
(Grade I & II)
Whiplash
responds well to gentle osteopathic techniques.
Shoulder, arm, hand pain
Conditions
such as frozen shoulder, golfer's elbow, tennis elbow
respond well to osteopathic treatment. The tissues causing
pain are treated directly, and the surrounding tissues, to
allow the body to return to normal function.
General muscle, ligament and joint pain
Joint
pain from arthritis can be relieved temporarily. Symptoms
from syndromes such as fibromyalgia and chronic pain
conditions can be alleviated by osteopathy.
Upper back pain
Careful
postural assessment and treatment of the whole body can
have a positive and lasting effect.
Lower back pain (backache)
Symptoms
are frequently reduced and removed through osteopathic
manipulation. When appropriate patients may be referred to
other specialists.
Disc
problems and trapped nerves
Osteopathy
can aid the recovery process. Trapped nerves (once
identified) can respond to osteopathic treatment depending
on the area of nerve compression and the tissues causing
the symptoms. When appropriate patients may be referred to
other specialists.
Rib
injuries
Rid
injuries respond very well to gentle osteopathic
manipulation. Rib function is enhanced through careful
palpation and articulation,
Over-use
and Repetitive Strain injury (RSI)
Manual
therapy and exercise have proven effective. Where necessary
patients may be referred to other
specialists.
Pain in pregnancy and post-partum
Lower
back pain, especially in the third trimester, is not
uncommon. The gentle osteopathic approach is particularly
helpful during this time.
Hip pain, leg pain, Ilio Tibial Band (ITB) pain
Often
mistaken for sciatic pain, both ITB pain and hip pain are
particularly responsive to osteopathic treatment.
Sciatica
Many
affected tissues respond well to osteopathic treatment.
Osteopathy
can also help with:
Knee
pain, ankle and foot pain
Sports injuries
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Post surgery and post fracture treatment
Well being and relaxation
Baby carrying pain/tension for mothers AND fathers