Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a hands-on manual therapy that looks at the body as a single connected system rather than treating one painful spot in isolation. The practitioner uses their hands to assess and gently work on muscles, joints and connective tissues, easing areas of tension and restriction so that the body can move more freely. It is most often chosen for mechanical and chronic musculoskeletal complaints such as back and neck pain, muscle tightness and posture-related discomfort. Within a rehabilitation setting it is planned as one part of a wider programme, working alongside exercise and other physical therapies rather than on its own. Because it is not suitable for everyone, a physician assessment is always carried out before treatment begins.