Who do we treat?

Osteopathy can benefit everyone, from the newborn to the elderly.  Each patient is assessed as an individual and treatment is designed to suit personal needs and lifestyle. 

What do we treat?

Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of low back and neck pain. This is only one facet of the range of conditions we treat.  Most joint and muscle problems respond well to osteopathic treatment.  Other less well-known conditions that also benefit from osteopathy include headaches, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, colic, arthritic pain, period pain, repetitive strain injury, shoulder pains, sciatica, mobility problems, sports injuries, ankle sprain, postural problems caused by pregnancy, driving or work strain; sleeplessness in babies and adults to name but a few.

Osteopathy may help you - please enquire.

How do we treat?

An Osteopath assesses the mobility and flexibility of your body and diagnoses muscle strengths and weaknesses.  A thorough assessment of your muscles and joints screens for underlying problems which may be causing your pain.

Treatment involves correcting muscle imbalances and improving joint mobility so that your body moves and functions as well as possible.  Hands-on techniques are used to massage and stretch tight muscles and mobilise and manipulate joints to rebalance your body movements.  You will be required to undress to your underwear for examination and treatment.

Deborah practices structural osteopathy focusing on movement patterns in joints and assessment of muscle tone. Structural osteopathy identifies and treats imbalances that restrict movement. Deborah would not describe herself as a cranial osteopath which involves working with fluid flow in the body. However, Deborah does use a structural based osteopathic cranial treatment which addresses imbalances in movement and asymmetry between cranial bones and is particularly useful for children.

What do we advise?

Emphasis is put on prevention and rehabilitation to prevent reoccurrence and to strengthen the body after injury. Lifestyle advice, e.g. ergonomics, exercise, posture, is given to reduce risk factors and improve general health.

Where to obtain treatment

You can make an appointment with Deborah at a clinic shown on the Home page or contact her using the Enquiries page.