Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis & treatment for a range of medical conditions. It works with the structure & function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. For your body to work well, its structure must also work well.

So Osteopathy works to restore your body to a state of balance. Treatment uses touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. Advice can also be given on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

Who & What Do Osteopaths Treat?

Osteopaths’ patients include all age ranges, from children to the elderly, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women and sports people. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including neck and back pain (along with associated referred nerve pain & sciatica), repetitive strain injury, the physical symptoms resulting from stress (postural, emotional & physical) including changes in posture in pregnancy, postural strains caused by work & lifestyle, tension headaches, the pain of Arthritis, and the stiffness, discomfort and injuries that can arise from regular training and competition in sport.

Regulations of Osteopathy

In the UK, the practice of osteopathy is strictly regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). It’s illegal for anyone to identify as an Osteopath without being officially registered with the GOsC, ensuring professional standards and patient safety.

Regardless of your specific health concerns, you can trust in the expertise of Gareth Rogers as a certified osteopath, ensuring that you are receiving safe and professional care.