Five Great Things About Osteopathy At Physio Remedies

We recently discussed the differences between physiotherapy and osteopathy. But you might still be wondering whether osteopathy is for you. And would it help with your problem?

To help you decide, we have chosen a list of five great things about osteopathy. Hopefully this will help answer your questions about osteopathy and make you confident that you are receiving the best care possible when you book a treatment with our osteopath, Kieran, at Physio Remedies. Of course, Kieran is always happy to answer any other questions you may have.

1. Hands-On Pain Relief

Osteopaths treat using a wide range of hands-on techniques including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, stretches and joint releases. Even at your first consultation, you can expect to have some hands-on treatment - especially if you need immediate pain-relief.

Kieran, our osteopath treats a wide range of conditions to alleviate pain and improve mobility in muscles, joints, nerves, ligaments or tendons that are anywhere in the body. He is highly experienced in treating people with shoulder and elbow pain, but he also treats minor sporting injuries, spine-related conditions, headaches, nerve pain…..and so much more.

2. Managing Pain Long-Term

As mentioned above, osteopathy can treat a wide range of conditions. But it goes one step further. If, for example, you have an acute (sudden) back pain that requires immediate treatment, then an osteopathic treatment (or an appointment with our Osteo, Kieran) can help identify the source of the problem and start treatment immediately. He can also help you manage a condition over the long-term to reduce the chance of another painful flare-up. You will be educated in modifying activities and ongoing rehab so that you can return to sport and turn up to every game or practice in your best shape possible.

3. A Holistic Approach

Osteopaths look at the body holistically so we don’t just look at the part that hurts but at the whole body. This is all part of your initial assessment - that starts with going through a number of questions about how the pain started, what other treatments you have had, past injuries or medical conditions, your sporting activities etc. You will then also have a physical examination - looking at the area of pain, as well as the body as a whole to assess whether the problem stems from another area.

Our bodies are very good at compensating, so by the time you are experiencing pain, the contributory problems in other parts of your body may have been building up for some time. This is why it is a good idea to see an osteopath to help prevent any problems that could occur in the future.

4. Improve Your Sports Performance

Osteopaths want to help you to achieve your goals, pain-free. Kieran is very experienced at helping athletes to return to sport quickly following an injury. This is influenced by having been through many injuries himself and participating in sport at a high level.

Following his thorough and holistic assessment he then works with you to develop a personalised rehabilitation plan. He advises on specific exercises and can help you to modify activities so you can not only enjoy sports pain-free, but helps to improve your sporting performance. He will help you improve your strength, power and conditioning, and monitor you so that further adaptations can be made along the way.

5. A Safe Pair Of Hands

Osteopathy is a safe and effective therapy. It requires at least four years of training and every osteopath is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). As a patient though, you are in total control of your management plan. This includes working to your preferences. For example, spinal manipulation can be a useful technique Kieran offers for treating acute low back pain and neck pain. But before using this technique, it would be discussed and agreed with you.

We have strong, direct links to specialists in Central London who focus on many different areas - including shoulder and elbow, spinal, and other sports injuries. We can easily refer you quickly when you have a problem that requires more specialist treatment. This includes orthopaedic consultants, complex pain consultants, and sports medicine doctors. Similarly, these specialists will often refer patients for osteopathy treatment at Physio Remedies.

Get in touch to find out more and to book your osteopathy treatment at Physio Remedies.