Osteopaths work with what is called the musco-skeletal system, that is, with the bones, joint muscles and other soft tissues of the body. However, all osteopaths are trained in all the major disciplines of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and as such will be able to identify conditions which might be related to other internal body system e.g. heart, lung, gastric, reproductive, urinary, auto-immune problems etc. The patient can be assured that their practitioner will not be treating them when it is inappropriate and may refer to another practitioner.

Osteopathy is a safe, gentle treatment which can help relieve a wide range of conditions including:

• Joint pain, trapped nerves and arthritis e.g. hips and knees
• Sports injuries, frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
• Stress related probems
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Infant conditions and childhood problems, growing pains and computer strains
• Advice on posture and work related problems
• Body Fat Analysis and Fitness Testing, including resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, lung capacity, aerobic capacity and flexibility and endurance, percentage of body fat to lean body weight and basal metabolic rate.

Pain is not the only reason for visiting an osteopath, it may be that you are suffering from anxiety and upset related to not being able to do things you did in the past or problems relating to pregnancy, childbirth, growing, ageing, working and injuries.

On your first visit you will be welcomed to our clinic in Herne Bay, contact us to book an appointment.