Registered osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners who faciliate healing through osteopathic assessment, clinical differential diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctions of the w hole person. Osteopaths use various recognised techniques to work with the body's ability to heal itself, thereby promoting health and wellbeing. These osteopathic manipulative techniques are taught in core curricula of accredited courses in osteopathy. The ultimate responsibility for recognition of practice lies with the Osteopathic Council.
Osteopathy is a very gentle, non-invasive treatment which is used to correct imbalances and misalignments in muscles and skeletal structure. (i.e. all joints). Osteopaths treat common ailments like: headaches, migraines , neck, upper-mid-lower back pain, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, pelvis, abdominal, rib, chest and all muscle pain.
Osteopathy improves and restores the integrity of blood flow which is essential for your body to heal itself and maintain normal bodily functions in all systems including: immune, digestive, reproductive, cardio-vascular, elimination and musculo-skeletal systems.