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What is osteopathy?
Although osteopaths treat many conditions, most people think of us as relieving back pain. However, our approach is holistic, and we believe that your entire body will work more harmoniously if you maintain its natural balance. Like a car, if a part is worn its overall performance will suffer, and it may eventually break down. The inevitable result for your body is wear and tear, and consequent pain.
The British Medical Association’s guidance for general practitioners states that doctors can safely refer patients to osteopaths.
What to expect
We use a wide range of techniques, including touch, physical manipulation, and massage. These help to increase the suppleness and mobility of your joints, to relieve muscle tension and pain, and to encourage your body’s own healing powers.
Who and what we treat
We can treat people of all ages, from the newborn to the elderly. Our therapies are gentle and we regularly treat children and pregnant women.
Some of the most common complaints we see at Marlborough House are back and neck pain, trapped nerves and sciatica, muscle tension and headaches, trauma from falls, and injuries from sports or car accidents.
Cranial osteopathy is a particularly gentle therapy. It can be helpful for people of any age, but especially useful for babies and children and the many ailments that trouble them. Remember – you are welcome to make a free 20-minute appointment with us for a back check and to discuss your concerns.
Please note: we highly recommend that babies’ and children’s ailments are reported and discussed with your GP to ensure your children have the very best possible care.
Contact us
To contact us, please call 01823 272227 or click here to contact us
RESEARCH TESTIMONIALS
Several large studies have produced evidence that osteopathy is effective in alleviating pain.
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Back-Manipulation.htm
A recent example is the UK Back Pain Exercise and Manipulation (UK BEAM) trial (BMJ 2004 Dec 11; 329 (7479): 1377 and 1381), which found that osteopathy was effective (and cost effective) in the management of lower back pain.
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/6/43/abstract
A meta-analysis and systematic review of six randomised controlled trials of osteopathic treatment (BMC Musculoskelet. Disord. 2005; 6: 43) found that osteopathy significantly reduces lower back pain, and that the level of pain reduction is greater than expected from placebo effects alone and persists for at least three months. |
