One of the basic premises of osteopathy is that “structure governs function. The implication of this is that when the structural alignment of the body goes awry, the function is compromised. Thus osteopathy is also concerned with signs and symptoms that an individual may have in addition to their joint or muscle pain, as the two are frequently connected.
While people tend to associate osteopathy with” backs” is that osteopathy can treat any joint or muscle in the body and can address other health issues such as headaches, sinusitis, irritable bowel and painful or heavy periods.

Treatment itself consists of analysis of an individuals biomechanics, and points of inefficiency or stress, which are predisposing the individual to their current complaint. Techniques to change the function of muscles, connective tissues and joints are applied to promote healing in the effected tissues and to change the underlying mechanics. Techniques are therefore frequently applied to areas of the body where pain is not directly experienced. Rehabilitation including Clinical Pilates also plays a major part of our overall philosophy.

Our resident osteopath sees and treats patients with a wide variety of conditions both musculoskeletal and visceral. She has a special interest in jaw mechanics and the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, previous injury or surgery as a predisposing factor in long term pain patterns and is also experienced in treating pregnant and post-natal mothers and babies.