Osteopathy

Our osteopaths use targeted techniques to reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow, and restore alignment — relieving pressure on the structures that commonly trigger headaches and migraines. We focus on your whole body, not just your symptoms, to promote lasting relief and prevent recurrence.

Whether you’re dealing with stress-related tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, or chronic migraines, osteopathy may help you find the ease you’ve been searching for.

Chronic pain can affect your daily life, mood, and overall wellbeing. Our osteopaths take a holistic approach to help you manage pain long-term. Not just by treating symptoms, but by supporting your whole body.

Using gentle, hands-on techniques, we work to reduce tension, improve mobility, and restore balance. But treatment doesn’t stop there. We also look at lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your pain, such as posture, stress, or daily habits.

You’ll receive personalised advice and simple exercises designed to strengthen and support your body between sessions, helping you move more freely and feel more in control of your health.

Osteopathy offers a supportive, sustainable path to managing chronic pain. One step at a time.

Common Sports Injuries Treated with Osteopathy

Osteopathy is effective in treating a wide range of sports-related injuries, including joint trauma, ligament sprains, tendon strains, and muscle injuries.

Our treatment techniques include:

• Soft Tissue Manipulation: Relieves muscle tension and boosts circulation to support healing.
• Joint Mobilisation: Improves joint movement and restores normal function.
• Myofascial Release: Eases pain by releasing tightness and restrictions in connective tissues.
• Exercise Prescription: Tailored rehabilitation programs designed to strengthen and support injured areas for long-term recovery.
• Conditions we commonly help with: Ankle Sprains & Hamstring Strains: Targeted manual therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility.
• Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Injuries: Restoring shoulder function and easing discomfort.
• Knee Problems (e.g., ACL Tears): Supporting recovery and strengthening surrounding muscles.
• Overuse Injuries (e.g., Tendonitis, Shin Splints): Addressing biomechanical imbalances to prevent future injuries.

With osteopathy, you receive personalised care aimed at not just healing your injury, but also helping you get back to your best performance safely and confidently.

Osteopathy for Orthopaedic Conditions and Injuries

Orthopaedic issues can arise from many causes. Whether it’s an injury, overuse, surgery like joint replacement, ageing, or even congenital factors. These conditions include arthritis, fractures, sprains, strains, sports injuries, and problems affecting the hips, knees, shoulders, spine, ankles, and feet.

Orthopaedic concerns cover a wide spectrum. From congenital conditions like scoliosis and sudden injuries such as ACL tears, to chronic problems caused by repetitive strain or tissue overload.

Our experienced osteopaths specialise in assessing and treating a broad range of orthopaedic conditions. We work closely with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive, personalised rehabilitation plans tailored to your needs. Every treatment begins with a thorough case history and detailed orthopaedic assessment, combined with a gentle, holistic osteopathic approach aimed at restoring your body’s balance and function.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or healing an injury, we’re here to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities you love.

Dizziness and vertigo are sensations of unsteadiness or spinning, often resulting from disruptions in the vestibular system, which includes the inner ear, eyes, and proprioceptive sensors in muscles and joints. Common causes include:

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Caused by dislodged calcium crystals in the inner ear canals
• Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis: Inflammation of the inner ear nerves.
• Cervicogenic Dizziness: Originating from neck dysfunction
• Ménière’s Disease: Characterized by fluid buildup in the inner ear.

Osteopathic practitioners employ manual techniques to assess and treat the body’s structure and function, aiming to restore balance and alleviate symptoms. Treatment may include:

• Cervical Spine Manipulation: Addressing neck tension and misalignments that can affect balance.
• Cranial Osteopathy: Gentle techniques targeting the head and skull to improve fluid dynamics and nerve function.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises: Customized movements to retrain the brain’s response to balance signals.

A systematic review highlighted that Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) can positively influence the proprioceptive system, thereby enhancing postural control and reducing vertigo symptoms.

Cranial & Biodynamic Osteopathy

Gentle, holistic care for the whole body.

Cranial and Biodynamic Osteopathy are gentle, hands-on approaches that help your body release tension, recover from stress, and restore balance. These techniques are grounded in a deep understanding of how the body holds and expresses strain and how, with the right support, it can heal itself.

Osteopaths trained in this approach use light, precise touch to identify and ease patterns of tension or injury. This treatment is safe, non-invasive, and suitable for people of all ages. Especially beneficial for babies and young children, where gentle care is essential.

Cranial Osteopathy

Developed by Dr. William Garner Sutherland, cranial osteopathy works with the body’s natural rhythms, particularly in the head and spine. Using subtle movements, the practitioner supports the nervous system, helps release tension, and encourages the body’s natural ability to self-correct and heal.

Biodynamic Osteopathy

Evolved from cranial osteopathy by Dr. James Jealous, the biodynamic approach goes even deeper, focusing on the body’s inherent health and natural forces that guide healing. With quiet, respectful listening, the osteopath supports change from within, allowing the body to restore harmony without force or manipulation.

Whether used on their own or alongside other osteopathic techniques, these approaches offer a gentle, effective path toward improved wellbeing.

Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Postnatal Care

Pregnancy and new motherhood are times of immense physical and emotional change. At our clinic, we offer gentle, safe, and supportive osteopathic care to help you feel more comfortable and balanced through every stage, from early pregnancy to postnatal recovery.

Our osteopaths are experienced in caring for mothers and tailor each treatment to your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or relief from a specific issue, we’re here to help you move with ease and feel your best.

Common conditions we treat during pregnancy:

• Lower back and pelvic pain
• Sciatica
• Pubic symphysis discomfort
• Sacroiliac joint and coccyx pain
• Rib and upper back pain
• Headaches and neck tension
• General discomfort from postural changes and a growing baby

Postnatal support may help with:

• Aches and pains from feeding and lifting
• Pelvic floor or core imbalances
• Recovery from birth-related strain
• Rebalancing posture and alignment

Whether you’re preparing for birth or adjusting to life with your baby, osteopathy offers gentle, hands-on support to help you feel stronger, more mobile, and more at ease.

Our experienced osteopaths address a range of women’s health concerns, including:

• Pelvic and lower back pain
• Pregnancy-related discomfort
• Postnatal recovery
• Menstrual pain and hormonal tension
• Postural strain and fatigue
• Digestive and pelvic floor issues

Using gentle techniques, we work to improve mobility, reduce strain, and support the nervous, circulatory, and musculoskeletal systems; helping your body function at its best.

Gentle Osteopathic Care for Children
From the very beginning of life, children go through rapid growth and change. Osteopathy offers gentle, non-invasive support for children at every stage. From newborns and infants to toddlers and teens.

Our experienced osteopaths use safe, light-touch techniques tailored to your child’s age and needs. We work to ease tension, support healthy development, and help restore comfort and balance in the body.

We commonly see children for:

Newborns & Infants:

• Feeding or latching difficulties
• Reflux or colic
• Sleep disturbances
• Head shape or positional issues (plagiocephaly)
• Tension following birth (especially after long, fast, or assisted labours)

Toddlers & Young Children:

• Balance and coordination concerns
• Growing pains
• Recurring ear infections or sinus congestion
• Behavioural or sleep changes linked to physical tension

Adolescents:

• Postural strain (often from school bags or devices)
• Sports injuries
• Headaches or jaw tension
• Hormonal changes impacting wellbeing

We create a calm, nurturing environment where your child can feel safe and supported. Whether you’re bringing in a newborn or a teenager, osteopathy can be a gentle and effective part of their health jour

Osteopathic Care for Jaw, Neck & TMJ Disorders

Osteopathy focuses on restoring balance and movement in the jaw, neck, and spine. Helping you find lasting relief without relying on medication or surgery.

Our skilled osteopaths use a variety of gentle, hands-on techniques to assess and treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, including:

• Manual Therapy: Gentle manipulations to ease muscle tension, improve joint movement, and correct alignment issues in the jaw, neck, and upper back.
• Soft Tissue Techniques: Myofascial release and targeted stretching to relax tight muscles around the jaw, face, and neck.
• Postural Assessment & Correction: Identifying and addressing posture imbalances that may contribute to TMJ discomfort.
• Intraoral Techniques: Gentle, precise work inside the mouth to release tension in key muscles involved in jaw movement, such as the masseter and pterygoid muscles.

Together, these treatments aim to restore normal TMJ function, reduce pain, and prevent future problems. Helping you feel comfortable and move with ease again.

Prokinetics Postural Control Inserts

Our osteopaths often recommend Prokinetics postural control inserts to support your body’s alignment and improve posture from the ground up. These custom-designed inserts help correct foot mechanics, enhance balance, and reduce strain on your joints and muscles.

By improving how your feet function, Prokinetics inserts can relieve pain in your feet, knees, hips, and lower back, supporting your overall movement and wellbeing.

Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from injury, or looking to improve your posture, these inserts can be an effective part of your personalised osteopathic treatment plan.

Osteopaths often incorporate taping as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, combining it with manual therapies, exercise prescription, and patient education. This can be either rigid or kinesio (flexible) Tape.

Rigid Tape

• Non-elastic and firm, providing substantial support.
• Typically made from cotton fabric with a strong adhesive backing

Applications:

• Immobilizes joints to prevent excessive movement, aiding in injury prevention and recovery.
• Commonly used for acute injuries like sprains, especially in high-impact sports.
• Provides structural support during the early stages of healing.

Benefits:

• Offers strong stabilization, reducing the risk of further injury.
• Acts as an external brace, limiting motion in ligaments, tendons, and muscles

Kinesiology Tape:

• Elastic and flexible, mimicking the properties of human skin.
• Made from cotton or synthetic materials with an acrylic adhesive.

Applications:

• Supports muscles and joints without restricting movement.
• Enhances proprioception, aiding in balance and coordination during rehabilitation.
• Reduces inflammation and swelling by promoting lymphatic drainage.

Benefits:

• Allows for continued activity and exercise while providing support.
• Can be worn during intense exercise and remains effective for several days.
• Available in various colors, catering to personal preferences.

Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points to:

• Reduce muscle tension
• Improve blood flow
• Enhance nerve conduction
• Stimulate the body’s natural healing processes

Osteopaths may incorporate dry needling into treatment plans for various conditions, including:

• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
• Tennis and golfer’s elbow
• Headaches and migraines
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
• Sports-related injuries
• Chronic pain conditions

This technique is often used alongside other osteopathic methods such as manual therapy, massage, and exercise prescription to optimize patient outcomes.

Both dry needling and acupuncture involve inserting needles into the body, they differ in philosophy and application.

Dry Needling:

Based on Western medical principles, it focuses on relieving musculoskeletal pain by targeting specific trigger points.

Acupuncture:

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it aims to balance the body’s energy flow (qi) by stimulating points along energy pathways called meridians.