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.

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