Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a complete system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions founded over 100 years ago. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. Osteopaths encourage the body to heal itself through non-invasive manual techniques.

back pain osteopathic treatment

What do we do?

Many people see osteopaths as "back specialists", as back pain is what we treat a lot of the time. However, osteopathy can be effective for a wide range of conditions involving other areas of the body. Osteopathy does not only target the symptoms, but treats the parts of the body that have caused the symptoms. Osteopaths have a global approach and believe that your whole body will work well if every part is in balance, and working well together.

 

Conditions Treated

Claire Bergadaa Msc (Hons), highly qualified, registered Osteopath and Pilates practitionner, at her central London clinic, can end your joint and muscle aches and pains. She treats a variety of common problems, including:

 

  • Generalised aches and pains

  • Lower back pain

  • Neck pain

  • Joint pain

  • Arthritic pain

  • General, acute & chronic back pain 

  • Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain

  • Headaches and migraine prevention

  • Frozen shoulder 

  • Elbow pain / tennis elbow

  • Circulatory and digestion problems

  • Muscle spasms

  • Neuralgia

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Rheumatic pain

  • Minor sports injuries and tensions

  • Postural disorders

  • Chronic injuries

  • Sports injuries

  • Tendon and ligament injuries

  • Stiffness and tension

  • Mobility problems

  • Repetitive strain injuries

How do osteopaths treat?

Osteopaths use soft tissue massage, stretching, physical manipulation and mobilisation to release tension, stretch muscles and improve joint mobility, and ultimately to help relieve pain. The treatment will vary for every patient. You may be given advice on posture, lifestyle and exercises to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring. Osteopaths look at the person as a whole and how outside factors may influence your condition.

 
osteopath assessment of postural problem

Who should visit an Osteopath?

Osteopaths’ patients include the young, the elderly, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children, sports people and professional athletes. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including back and neck pain, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and sports injuries.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at claire@osteopilateslondon.com if you are unsure or to discuss whether your condition is appropriate for osteopathic treatment.