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Osteopathy - Recovery and pain relief Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and treatment, which is recognised by the British Medical Association and is complementary to other medical disciplines. It is unique in the fact that mechanical, functional, postural and lifestyle factors are all taken into consideration when making a diagnosis. Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial Osteopathy is a very gentle form of osteopathy, which makes it ideal for treating everyone from newborn babies to the elderly. Treatment can be to any part of the body and is aimed at reducing the restrictions and tensions that have led to the patient’s symptoms.
Examples of conditions that people often seek out cranial osteopathy for include: headaches, pregnancy ailments, infantile colic, whiplash and irritable bowel syndrome.
Osteopathy Treatment
A detailed case history will be taken during the initial consultation
and a thorough examination is necessary before a diagnosis can be made.
Follow up treatments last approximately 30 minutes and are individually
tailored to each patient. The number of treatments needed depends on
the diagnosis and may vary from a single session to a course of
treatments.
The techniques used during treatment can range from specific to general
and from firm to gentle. Where appropriate, advice is given to maximize
treatment. This can be in the form of prescribed exercises, stretches
and postural or lifestyle advice.
Who can Benefit From Osteopathy?
Whether it be for acute injuries, chronic conditions or even just an “MOT for the body”, almost everybody can benefit from osteopathy.
Some of the many problems that osteopaths can help with include:
- sports injuries, work-related & repetitive strain injuries
- headaches, frozen shoulder, whiplash, back & neck pain
- asthma, painful periods & pregnancy ailments
- disc problems, trapped nerves & painful joints
In addition, patients often find improvements in other aspects of their health after osteopathic treatment. Such as in their sleeping patterns, stress levels and general well being.
Your Local Registered Osteopath
The title “Osteopath” is protected by Parliament, which means that only individuals who have undergone a very specific and thorough training may use this title.
Elaine Dayaram graduated from the internationally recognised British School of Osteopathy. Elaine is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the British Osteopathic Association, the Guild of Postnatal Exercise Teachers and BackCare (the Charity for Healthier Backs).
As well as being a qualified osteopath, Elaine also holds an honours degree in Physiology and is a qualified Personal Fitness Trainer. Elaine’s style of osteopathic treatment reflects this diverse background, including such techniques as those drawn from the field of Cranial Osteopathy as well as the manipulation of joints and soft tissue techniques.
Key points to remember...
- Osteopaths are skilled health care professionals, and osteopaths deal with pain every day.
- Six million people suffering from pain are treated by osteopaths each year.
- Osteopaths can help you with both treatment and advice on self-help.
- Osteopaths treat acute and chronic pain and can help prevent pain from recurring.
- Our Osteopaths work to very high standards of the Longfield Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic
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