Osteopaths do not prescribe drugs to alleviate pain. Instead their highly trained sense of touch enables them to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of pain.
Much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in our body’s structure and function. Osteopathy diagnoses and treats damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints to help the body’s natural healing ability. When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well tuned engine, it will function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving more energy for living.
An Osteopath is able to use many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medicine. However, unlike conventional medicine, the patient is also assessed functionally, mechanically and posturally and treated by manual methods to suit the individual’s needs.
Low back pain
Osteopathy is used to treat many problems related to the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathic manipulation has been recommended by The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) and The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) for the treatment of low back pain.
