About Complementary Therapies

Osteopathy

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Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment, that lays its main emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is distinctive by the fact that it recognises that much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of body structure as well as damage caused to it by degenerative inflammatory or infectious process which are collectively called pathology (disease).

Osteopathy recognises the need for medical investigation into symptoms when indicated and uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way in which the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint and manual methods of treatment applied that suit the needs of the individual patient rather than specific treatment for a specific problem.

Registered Osteopaths are on the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) Statutory Register. This means that the Osteopath has demonstrated that they meet the Standard of Proficiency currently laid down by the GOsC, that he / she adheres to the guidance and principles set out in the Code of Practice.

For further information visit the website at www.osteopathy.org.uk.