Treatment Methods

Depending on your condition your treatment may consist of one or more of the following approaches:

• Muscle resistance procedures to release muscle tension.
• Rhythmic articulation and joint manipulation to restore joint mobility.
• Massage and pumping to improve fluid dynamics and tissue health.
• Stretching to restore normal tissue length and structure.

You may also be given exercises to do at home, and, in some cases, advice may be given on posture and lifestyle considerations thought to be contributing to your condition. Osteopathy promotes your body’s ability to self-heal and the exercises and advice are an important part of this process.

Typically, we would expect to see considerable improvement within two to six treatments, although sometimes a single treatment is sufficient. However, your treatment plan is unique to you, and symptom resolution will depend on the nature of your condition and how you respond to treatment.

Your osteopath should be easy to talk to and you should feel free to ask questions about your diagnosis and treatment plan at any time.