Osteopathy
What is an Osteopath?
Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners that complete up to five years of university study. They take a holistic approach to your health by considering musculoskeletal and neurological interactions and their interconnectedness. Osteopaths treat the whole body, without simply focusing on a presenting condition, by using a variety of hands-on techniques and movement-based strategies. For more information, please read our services.
What do Osteopaths treat?
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Back pain
Knee pain
Chronic pain
Ankle sprains
TMJ or jaw pain
Rotator cuff tear
Achilles tendinopathy
Neck pain and stiffness
Golfer’s and tennis elbow
Pregnancy-related pains
Headaches and migraines
Workplace injuries and RSI
Arthritis and related conditions
Sporting and post-operative injuries
Musculoskeletal pain triggered by mental health disorders including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
What is the difference between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and Chiropractor?
All three are allied health practitioners that treat muscles, joints and ligaments to relieve pain. Physiotherapists tend to take a more rehabilitative and soft tissue therapy-based approach while Chiropractors often use joint manipulation as the primary treatment method. Osteopaths sit in the middle of these two approaches, utilising a combination of these techniques along with joint mobilisation and chronic pain management. Overall it is important to note that pain relief results can come not only from a particular profession but also involve the health professional themselves. For more information, read up on our Osteopath.