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Osteopathy

An American doctor, Andrew Taylor Still founded osteopathy in mid-1870s after he became dissatisfied with orthodox medicine. He felt that stimulating the body's natural powers of self-healing would be preferable to using the often dangerous drugs of his day. His detailed knowledge of human anatomy, combined with earlier study of engineering, made him interested in the body as a machine. He decided that manipulation could restore the body's balance.

Osteopathy came to Britain in 1917 when Dr Martin Littlejohn established The British School of Osteopathy.

What is it?

The body's largest system is the framework of bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. Osteopathy aims to diagnose and treat mechanical problems in the framework. Osteopaths believe that when the body is sound it will work like a well-tuned engine. They use their hands for massaging and manipulating the framework to restore normal, more comfortable function.

Who can it help?

Helps with spinal problems such as back and neck pain as well as other mechanical problems in many other parts of the body.

Children are given a structural check to identify any mechanical problems that may have occurred through birth trauma or as a result of accident or illness.

How does it work?

After a full physical examination a diagnosis is made of any abnormalities in the body's framework. Treatment is both relaxing and enjoyable and several techniques made are used. Massage of soft tissue relaxes taut muscles and improves circulation. Gentle repetitive movement of joints increases mobility and reduces tension in surrounding muscles. Fixed or malfunctioning joints may be released by guiding the joint rapidly through its normal range of movement. Cranial osteopathy involves gentle pressures to the head and neck whilst listening to the natural cranial rhythm of the child.

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