If you’re in physical discomfort or pain then osteopathy is a good place to start.

There are of course lots of therapies which claim to give pain relief and improve your health and for someone in pain the multitude of options can be confusing. In choosing the right therapy for you it’s worth considering whether the therapy is credible and whether the therapist has sufficient training and experience, is registered and fully insured.

Of all the manual therapies osteopathic training is arguably the most in-depth and thorough.

Osteopathic training typically lasts for 5 years with the student receiving either a BSc or, more recently, an MSc in osteopathy. The training covers anatomy, physiology, histology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Throughout the training the student studies osteopathic evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

Osteopaths evaluate and treat using their detailed knowledge of the body’s structure and function. Osteopathic treatment encourages and supports the body to heal itself. The healing dynamic is innate to the patient, the osteopath just lends a hand.

Safe, effective and understandable consultations.

At Osteopathy East, initial consultations last for 60 minutes. This allows ample time to take a case history (covering past and present health issues and the patient’s current problem), physical examination of the symptomatic and related areas, and treatment. Throughout the consultation open communication is encouraged and questions welcomed and answered. All consultations at Osteopathy East are held in complete confidentiality and patient safety and comfort are paramount.

Osteopathy can give at least some relief from most types of physical aches and pains.

Osteopathic treatment consists of a range of styles including massage, stretching, articulation and manipulation of joints and gentle relaxing and unwinding techniques. The appropriate technique is used for the patient and their specific problem. If you have any questions about whether osteopathic treatment is suitable for you, its always best to call the clinic to ask.