Osteopathy is a gentle, safe method of treatment and can help people of all ages, from the new born to the elderly. 

Often people resign themselves to the fact that they must suffer aches, pains and stiffness as they age.  However, there is always room to improve the body’s function and to reduce the pain.  

With age we are more prone to problems such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder pain, neck stiffness, arthritic knees and arthritic hips.  Using careful, gentle and accurate methods, the osteopath restores flexibility and health to parts of the body that have become stiff and degenerative. As a result the chances of a person needing medication, injections or surgery may be significantly reduced. 

A vital part of the recovery process is avoiding activities that aggravate the problem. In conjunction with the treatment osteopaths give advice on what activities, such as exercises, are appropriate and what could actually be harmful. 

Furthermore the osteopath will know when it is necessary to refer for further tests such as X-Ray, MRI or blood test and always work closely with the patient’s other medical practitioners.