Osteopathic Medicine is a comprehensive healthcare system grounded in a growing body of scientific research. This approach emphasises treating the individual as a whole, rather than focusing solely on symptoms. By adopting this holistic view, osteopaths can identify and address the underlying causes of a patient’s condition, rather than merely treating its surface-level symptoms.
Each technique is carefully chosen by the practitioner to achieve specific therapeutic outcomes, tailored to your unique needs. Below is an overview of the techniques we employ.
This includes a variety of techniques such as deep tissue massage, connective tissue rebalancing, and specific stretches. These methods are designed to alleviate restrictions, optimise blood and lymphatic flow, and restore proper biomechanical function. Techniques like connective tissue release, trigger point therapy, and strain/counter strain are employed to promote balance and enhance overall well-being.
A gentle, passive technique that involves mobilising joints and articular structures through controlled movements. This approach helps diagnose and improve joint mobility in a mild and non-invasive manner, providing relief and increasing flexibility.
This technique involves the use of specific muscle contractions against resistance to realign structures, adjust tissue tone, and restore balance in the affected area. It is particularly effective in addressing musculoskeletal imbalances and enhancing functional movement.
Performed with precision and minimal force, this technique aims to realign dysfunctional joints and restore optimal alignment. By applying a quick, controlled thrust, periarticular tissues are relaxed, and normal joint function is re-established. This method may be effective in improving nervous system function and enhancing communication between the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
This approach uses gentle, indirect methods to position the dysfunctional region in a state of ‘ease,’ reducing aberrant nerve impulses and tissue tension. It is particularly beneficial for patients experiencing acute pain, offering a soft and compassionate way to achieve relief.
This method involves positioning a dysfunctional joint or tissue in the opposite direction of the original strain pattern. This may assist in calming the nervous system and relax surrounding connective tissues, promoting healing and restoring function.
A gentle yet powerful approach, visceral techniques target restrictions within the body’s organs that may contribute to issues such as neck or shoulder pain, lower back discomfort, and digestive problems. By enhancing blood flow, connective tissue alignment, and nerve supply, this technique aims to promote enhanced organ function and overall health.
This delicate diagnostic and therapeutic approach examines the motility of the nervous system, the fluctuation of cerebrospinal fluid, the mobility of cranial bones, and the involuntary movement of the sacrum. It may be somewhat effective in treating conditions such as headaches, whiplash injuries, vertigo, tinnitus, TMJ dysfunction, and sinusitis, among others.
