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What is osteopathy?<\/h1>\r\nIt\u2019s pure relief that\u2019s what it is. Relief from stiffness in your muscles and joints, spinal disk injuries, joint stress, tension headaches, and migraines, and a whole bunch of other things too - better joint motion, it\u2019ll even help you in pregnancy adapting to hormonal changes.\r\n\r\nAnd that\u2019s exactly why you should care.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve ever suffered a bad back, a damaged shoulder, a sports injury perhaps or your posture has betrayed you after years spent slouching at your desk, then you\u2019ll know exactly how uncomfortable, not just uncomfortable, but downright miserable life can become. Even the seemingly smallest of causes, a twist, a slip, a sneeze can cause seismic suffering.\r\n\r\nSuffering that we osteopaths dedicate our professions to alleviating.\r\n

The Net Benefits of Back Cracking<\/h3>\r\n
<\/div>\r\nYour osteopath is probably best known as neck and back crackers, though we specialise in the spine it doesn\u2019t mean we only treat the spine. We can diagnose and treat a whole range of complex ailments.\r\n\r\n<\/strong>And did you know too that your osteopath is trained to Master\u2019s degree level? Or that our advanced manual techniques are clinically more effective than massage therapy or static stretching? Which of course means less time in pain, out of action, or on the treatment table for you. More time getting on with your life.\r\n

Sticking It to the Drug Companies<\/h3>\r\n
<\/div>\r\nFirst used in the late 18th century, the argument went much like this\u2026 \u2018Yes, drugs are of course essential to treat certain ailments. Of that, there\u2019s no doubt. What is in doubt though is the scope and scale of drug prescription. For whatever reason, financial gain, lack of obvious alternatives, or fashion, drugs are often overprescribed. osteopathy with its ability to diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions can play an essential role in a more meaningful more holistic form of healthcare.\u2019\r\n

What\u2019s that about diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\"\"Osteopath diagnosis comes in two forms:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u2022 Allopathic diagnosis: the use of evidence-based testing (like blood pressure, joint tests, or reflexes) to determine a measurable conclusion about a patient\u2019s heath.\r\n\u2022 Osteopathic or naturalistic diagnosis: identifies tissue balance issues or general life-style anomalies that can be corrected simply through manual adjustments or advice. For example, a lack of pelvic mobility that could lead to back pain, advice on getting sunlight instead of taking vitamin D supplements (and explaining why this is more beneficial), or using a mindfulness technique for stress management.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a simple enough concept. As no two of us are the same personality-wise so we won\u2019t be the same physiologically. osteopathy acknowledges this and focuses on diagnosing individual people not textbook ailments.\r\n

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Osteopathic Consultation<\/h3>\r\n
<\/div>\r\nAn\u00a0initial consultation<\/a> identifies the most appropriate management strategy and sets the co-ordinates for treatment. For example, treating a suspected fractured spine wouldn\u2019t be in anyone\u2019s interest.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s an ongoing strategy. Relying on our sense of touch to feel tightness in tissues, similar to when a surgeon knows when a joint is clear from debris or a dentist can tell the decayed part of the tooth has been removed we continually monitor our patients\u2019 well-being and progress.\r\n\r\nOsteopathic treatments cover a wide range of issues, here are just a few modalities we use:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Osteopath\r\n