COMPLETE HEALTH OSTEOPATHY

We treat a variety of patients ranging from babies through to sports people and the elderly

So Put Your Health In Our Hands!

What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of health care that focuses on the treatment of the physical body, the joints, muscles and connective tissue with gentle ‘hands on’ manipulation  incorporating such techniques as soft tissue massage, stretching, spinal manipulation, balance ligamentous tension, cranial osteopathy and exercises to improve the body’s functional capacity and self healing properties

What is Cranial Osteopathy?
Cranial Osteopathy is a very gentle yet powerful form of treatment. Osteopaths who specialize in the cranial field are specially trained to feel minuet movements that occur between cranial bones (skull bones). Cranial Osteopaths can detect restrictions in the movement of the cranial bones and mal-alignment of the bones which then causes restrictions of other structures such as cranial nerves, membranes, ligaments and cerebrospinal fluid flow causing various conditions such as headaches and migraines, hearing difficulties, tinnitus and ear infections to name a few. Cranial Osteopaths use very gentle movements (the force of moving a five cent coin with your little finger) to free the cranial bones and structures that surround them. 

What is the difference between Osteopathy, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy?
It is not our place to tell you what a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist does.  However Osteopaths have specialized University and post-graduate training in the treatment of musculo-skeletal complaints (ie problems affecting the structure and function of the body).  

What techniques do Osteopaths use?
Our techniques range from direct techniques such as spinal manipulation, muscle energy and soft tissue techniques and stretches; to more gentle indirect techniques such as cranial and balance ligamentous tension. Osteopaths also prescribe rehabilitation exercises to sustain a good level of health. 
 

Do I need a referral to see an Osteopath?
No. It is not necessary to have a Doctors referral to consult an Osteopath. Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and are trained to recognize conditions which require medical referral.


What are the most common complaints we see at our centre?

The most common complaints for which patients consult our Osteopaths include:

  • Back and Neck pain
  • Sciatica
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Pains in peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees and ankles
  • Tendinitis and muscle strains
  • Work-related injuries
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Period Pain
  • Pre/Post-Natal care
  • Anxiety Disorders 
  • Sports-related injuries 

The most common complaints for which babies and children consult our Osteopaths include:

  • Colic
  • Reflux
  • Sleeping problems
  • Lactation/feeding problems
  • Ear infections
  • Traumatic births
  • Behavioural problems
  • Flat Head Syndrome

We Warmly Welcome All New Patients!!!


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