What Conditions to Osteopaths Deal With?
Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of a wide variety of musculo-skeletal problems, but it also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions. The most common complaints for which patients consult Osteopaths include:
- Back and neck pain,
- Sciatica,
- Headaches,
- Pains in peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees and ankles, tendinitis and muscle strains,
- Work-related and repetitive strain injuries
- Sports-related injuries.
However, Osteopathy can also play a significant role in pain management in arthritic conditions, and when used in conjunction with medical treatment, can be of value in reducing the severity of symptoms in conditions such as asthma, gynaecological dysfunction and chronic fatigue. Many mothers-to-be find Osteopathic treatment very beneficial both to reduce back pain during pregnancy and also to help prepare the body for birth. In addition, there is a wide variety of gentle non-manipulative techniques for use on infants and small children.
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