What types of injuries are treated?
Osteopaths treat tendons, ligaments and the joint capsules which surround the joints. Treatment works on the muscles, fascia, bursa and nerves, spinal disc, lymph and the blood supply via arteries and veins.
Osteopathy aim to help in a variety of conditions, including:
- General aches and pains
- Joint pains including hip, knees, shoulders and elbows
- Arthritic pain
- General, acute and chronic backache.
- Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain
- Headache arising from neck (cervicogenic )/ migraine prevention
- Cramp
- Digestive problems
- Sciatic
- Inability to relax
- Minor sport injuries and tensions
If you have real concerns regarding your symptoms it is always advisable for you to seek advice from your GP.