Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual ‘hands on’ therapy directed at optimising the function of the musculoskeletal system which includes the spine, muscles, joints and connective tissues. In doing so, it aims to positively influence the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. Osteopathy treats the body as a whole and not just the symptomatic area. Without doing this, the source of the problem may not be found and the symptoms could recur.

By addressing the body as a whole entity osteopaths can understand why things are not working properly. Osteopaths believe that stress and emotional factors can have a powerful influence, causing tension in the soft tissues which may adversely affect the functioning of nerves and blood vessels. Circulation may then be less than optimal, compromising the removal of waste from the tissues and the flow of nutrition. This could undermine your general health and the body’s ability to heal itself.

Osteopathy treatment is available at our Hallam Street clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Claire Slater.