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Barbara Shearing BSc (hons) Ost.
Registered Osteopath & Sports Injuries Therapist |
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What Can We Help With?
Back pain, sciatic nerve pain, migraine, whiplash, joint pain, tennis/golfers elbow, scoliosis, disc irritation, headache, tinnitus etc. Some pain is easily treated while others are chronic and may need maintenance treatment. Also some pain is referred from other areas therefore do not be surprised if the treatment is not in the exact area of the pain. |
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What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of healing using manual hands on therapy. It is a holistic treatment as all relevant areas are discussed such as posture, work, hobbies, sports, medication etc. Pain usually arises from injury whether traumatic or insidious due to poor posture and shows that the body can no longer compensate. With treatment the body is brought back into alignment. This allows increased range of movement, fluid (lymph) drainage including inflammatory by-products and nutrition to cells. It also decreases pain and stiffness. Our aim is to overcome dis-ease and establish good health. |
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What you Can Expect From The Initial Session.
Personal Details:- Name, Address etc.
Medical History:- Operations, Medicines etc.
Structural Assessment:- Check alignment, range of movement, areas of pain. Quite often this requires the removal of some outer garments but is by no means compulsory.
Treatment:- Using one or several modalities such as soft tissue massage, articulation of joints, traction, manipulation, muscle energy technique, ultrasound, cranial, functional, harmonics etc.
Advice:- Rest, exercise, activity, hot/cold packs, posture etc. |
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What you Can Expect From Subsequent Sessions.
Assessment:- Assessments are ongoing throughout treatment.
Treatment:- Using one or several modalities such as soft tissue massage, articulation of joints, traction, manipulation, muscle energy technique, ultrasound, cranial, functional, harmonics etc.
Advice:- Rest, exercise, activity, hot/cold packs, posture etc. |