Structural Osteopathy

Structural Osteopathy, is the most common part of Osteopathy and is the main focus of modern osteopathic training in the UK.

Structural osteopathic techniques focus on spinal manipulation, joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage and stretch. The techniques can vary from being gentle to strong depending on the condition treated and the individuals overall health.

Spinal or joint manipulations can be beneficial to improve range of movement and function as it interrupts pain pathways to the central nervous system. However, joint manipulations are not suitable for everyone and are not essential for treatment sucess. Please raise any concerns about manipulations or any other part of treatment DURING the consultation and your osteopath will aim to provide further information.

Structural Osteopathy helps alleviate symptoms associated with:

• General aches/pains Work / posture related aches

• Osteoarthritic pain Joint pains

• Muscle spasms/cramps

• Sciatica General acute/chronic low back pain

• Headaches from the neck (cervicogenic)

• Shoulder sprains Frozen shoulder

• Tennis/golfers elbow

• Minor sports/ gym injuries

• Migraine prevention