True Alignment

read moreAll of our Osteopaths have demonstrated to the General Osteopathic Council via a detailed application process that they are safe and competent practitioners. All have adequate malpractice insurance and have agreed to abide by a Code of Practice. On your first visit to an Osteopath, they will take a detailed case history, including general medical details. They will ask a series of questions, which may at the time seem irrelevant. The answers to these questions will enable your Osteopath to build a detailed picture of you and provide a diagnosis unique to you.

read moreShoulder problems including pain and restriction can be a common aliment of many people, whether it affects your social, working or sporting activities, there is no doubt that it is a problem you would rather be without. Due to the structure and function of the shoulder joint it is recognized as the most movable joint in the body. The drawback to this advantage is the potential for it to become unstable which increases the likelihood of damage and injury. There are more than 20 muscles involved in the movement of the shoulder joint and three bones comprising the shoulder girdle making even small simplistic movements a challenge if certain structures are functioning below their optimum.

read moreNeck pain can be very complex. The type of pain can be classified as acute or chronic, minor or severe. Pain in general is never a welcome symptom least of all when it affects such a key area of your body. Considering the wide range of vectors the cervical spine, (neck) has at its disposal it is not surprising that things go wrong from time to time, especially when you throw extreme ranges of movement into the mix such as dancing, sports and poor posture. That's right poor posture can have a huge bearing on how the small joints (facets and disc) articulate with one another.