The Origins of Osteopathy, its Principles and Concepts.
By Matt Blackburn. It’s guiding principles have a basis in the healing power of nature believing that: “The body is not a machine but a vital living organism with a normal tendency towards self-healing, elimination and health” and that: “Health is not merely an absence of disease but a state of complete physical, mental and […]
Physio or Osteo, what’s the difference?
If you’ve ever had a problem such as a sore back, headache, sciatica or a painful knee it’s likely that you have looked for some kind of professional to help. Physiotherapists and osteopaths are both allied health professionals whose aims are to relieve pain and help your body work better however the differences between them […]
More about Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a skilled and gentle form of hands-on therapy that provides diagnosis and treatment of your pain, dysfunction and lack of mobility. and additionally encourages self-healing mechanisms in your body. The body is treated as a whole and the aim is to find and treat the cause of pain and injury and to create […]
Who can benefit from Osteopathy?
Anyone from teenagers, adults to older people can benefit from Osteopathy. A range of treatment methods are used depending on the age and individual condition of the person. Benefits of Osteopathy may include relief from pain and assistance to help the body function better in a number of ways. These include improved mobility more ease […]