Understanding Osteopathy
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to healthcare that considers how the body’s structure and function work together.
Treatment is tailored to each individual, taking into account your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and what you would like help with.
A Whole-Person Approach
Understanding the Whole Person
Osteopathy looks at the relationship between the body’s structure and the way it functions. Your osteopath will consider your symptoms alongside your medical history, previous injuries, lifestyle and everyday activities.
The aim is to understand your individual presentation and use appropriate hands-on treatment and advice to support your movement, comfort and wellbeing.
How Does an Osteopath Treat?
Osteopathic treatment is individualised. Different techniques may be used depending on your symptoms, assessment findings and what is appropriate for you.
Assess
We discuss your symptoms, medical history and lifestyle before carrying out an appropriate physical assessment.
Understand
Your symptoms and assessment findings are considered together to build a clearer picture of what may be contributing to your discomfort.
Treat
Treatment is tailored to you and may include gentle hands-on techniques appropriate to your individual needs.
Review
We discuss how you are responding and whether further treatment or another approach may be appropriate.
A Gentle Approach
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy uses very gentle, subtle hands-on techniques. Although the approach is called “cranial”, treatment may involve different parts of the body rather than focusing only on the head.
The techniques are light and carefully adapted to the individual. Some people notice very little during treatment, while others describe sensations such as light pressure, movement or warmth.
I will always assess your individual circumstances and discuss whether this approach is appropriate for you or your child.
What Does Cranial Treatment Feel Like?
Very Gentle
The hands-on contact is subtle and adapted to your comfort.
Individual
Everyone experiences treatment differently and there is no single expected response.
Relaxed
Some people find the gentle approach calming and relaxing during an appointment.
Have More Questions?
Find answers to common questions about appointments, treatment and what to expect.
Hildenborough · Near Tonbridge
Would You Like to Know More?
If you’d like to discuss whether osteopathic treatment may be appropriate for you or your child, please get in touch.
