What is Osteopathy?

This is a recognised primary health care system which is recognised world-wide as a complement to mainstream medicine and alternative medicine.

Osteopaths are well known for their ability to deal with aches and pains of Musculo-skeletal structures of the body, however the scope of old osteopathy is more varied than this and the osteopaths at the Breath of Life Clinic have a broad range of osteopathic techniques both traditional and modern at their fingertips to help you.

Osteopathy is a natural, holistic approach to the science of living and the body to enhance its natural resources to optimise its health, alignment and movement. An osteopathic treatment involves gentle manipulation and massage to free muscles of tension, increase flow of body fluid and help the body’s ability to work correctly.

What can Osteopathy Treat?

• Tight and aching shoulders
• Headaches
• Neck stiffness
• Sciatica and trapped nerves
• Whiplash
• Back and neck pain
• Joint pain
• Sports injuries
• Headaches and migraines
• Sinus problems
• Stress and anxiety
• Recurrent infection
• Digestive difficulties
• General health and well-being
• Jaw and facial disorders
• Women’s Health; Menstrual problems, menopause, pregnancy & post-natal care