Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach to healthcare that focuses on helping your body move and function at its best.

It’s based on the understanding that your muscles, joints, ligaments and connective tissues all work together for good health. When something isn’t moving well, whether through injury, strain, posture or stress, it can lead to pain and stiffness elsewhere.

Osteopathic treatment uses skilled manual techniques such as stretching, massage and joint mobilisation and articulation to ease tension, improve mobility and support your body’s natural ability to heal. When appropriate kinesiology (sports) tape can be applied after treatment to support the area of pain.

I look at the whole person, not just the painful area, and aim to find and treat the underlying cause rather than simply the symptoms to help keep you pain free. The treatment plan will include individualised exercises and easy to follow advice for you to follow at home.

Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages. It is one of the safest and most effective treatments for everyday musculoskeletal pain.