What is Osteopathy?

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a gentle, safe and effective form of hands-on therapy which primarily focuses on the treatment of your musculoskeletal (muscles, joints, fascia, ligaments) system, organs and central nervous system. Osteopathy is unique from other forms of manual medicine such …

Osteopathy for Infants and Children

Osteopathy for Infants and Children

Indirect osteopathic treatment, specifically Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, is ideal for treating newborns and children of all ages. It is gentle, safe and effective as it works by encouraging the health in your child’s system. The birthing process can …

Osteopathy and Sports

Osteopathy and Sports

Osteopathy can help in injury prevention and management for all sports people, from beginners to professionals. Osteopathic treatment ensures that your bones, muscles and ligaments are working together to achieve optimal functionality. When the body isn’t functioning properly, performance is …

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What is Osteopathy?

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a gentle, safe and effective form of hands-on therapy which primarily focuses on the treatment of your musculoskeletal (muscles, joints, fascia, ligaments) system, organs and central nervous system. Osteopathy is unique from other forms of manual medicine such …

Principles of Osteopathy

Principles of Osteopathy

The osteopathic philosophy differentiates osteopathy from other manual medicine treatments in that osteopaths treat the body holistically; we look at the body as a whole, not just the area where you are experiencing pain or discomfort. We believe that the …

History of Osteopathy

History of Osteopathy

Dr Andrew Taylor, an American physician, founded osteopathy in the 19th Century. He was a military surgeon who, during his service, discovered that when he corrected structural problems within the body, the health of the patient improved. It was through …

Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopathic treatment is gentle, safe and effective. There are two main categories of techniques utilised by osteopaths; direct and indirect – both of which are practiced at Paddington Osteopathic Clinic.

Direct techniques utilise a level of force in the application. …

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field

Osteopathy in the Cranial Field is a technique used to diagnose and treat dysfunction however it is particularly useful in the treatment of infants, the elderly and for chronic pain. Dr William Sutherland in the 19th century discovered that the …

Osteopathy and Pregnancy

Osteopathy and Pregnancy

The stresses and strains that the body is exposed to during pregnancy are enormous so optimal functionality is essential for a comfortable pregnancy. Biomechanically, the pelvis has to adapt to accommodate the growing fetus – it rotates, the ligaments become …

Osteopathy and Sports

Osteopathy and Sports

Osteopathy can help in injury prevention and management for all sports people, from beginners to professionals. Osteopathic treatment ensures that your bones, muscles and ligaments are working together to achieve optimal functionality. When the body isn’t functioning properly, performance is …

Osteopathy and the Workplace

Osteopathy and the Workplace

Sedate occupations and repetitive work are unfortunately two factors which predispose us to chronic pain. Computer workers traditionally suffer from headaches, stiff necks and tight upper backs following a day at the desk, whilst laborers’ complain of lower back and …