Osteopathy Treats Gymnastics Injuries

Gymnastics Injuries to recreational gymnasts are less common than elite gymnasts. High level competitive gymnasts are more at risk because of their high number of training hours and complexity of skills they perform.Males are more likely to…

History of Osteopathy

The practise of Osteopathy originated in America’s Midwestnear the turn of the 19th Century.It was the pioneering foresight of a frontier physician living in Missouri, Dr Andrew Taylor Still, which led to the formulation of a new way of confronting…

Osteopathy deals with Pregnancy and Back Pain

Osteopathy deals with Pregnancy and Back Pain - The hormonal changes, postural adaptations and the extra weight of carrying a baby during pregnancy can lead to discomfort, aches and pains in the sacroiliac joints, the groin, coccyx, pelvis and…

Osteopathy treats Headaches

Common Causes of HeadacheHeadache originating from the neck is the most common type of headache. Other varied causes are eyestrain, sinus disease, neck injury (eg. Whiplash), tension headache from stress, poor posture, etc, migraines, jaw misalignment…

Osteopathy Evidence and Research

The first South African osteopathic regulatory Act was passed in 1974; as the Homeopaths, Naturopaths, Osteopaths and Herbalists Act, 1974. Ironically, this is exactly 100 years since Osteopathy was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874…

Osteopathy helps Behavioural and Learning Difficulties

Osteopathy helps Behavioural and Learning Difficulties and can often help a child settle down, improve their sleep, sit still for longer periods and therefore develop better concentration and learning. The onset began as a baby with a need…

Osteopathy Treats Heel Pain

Osteopathy Treats Heel pain can be caused by a range of conditions, the most common of which is plantar fasciitis, a condition largely affecting runners. Created by mechanical problems with the foot, including excessive pronation or supination,…

Osteopathy helps Behavioural and Learning Difficulties

Osteopathy helps with Prematurity - babies can gain great benefit from paediatric osteopathy treatment. Guy has worked at Barnet General Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit and children’s wards.View a list of common complains that Osteopathy…

Osteopathy Treats Infections

Osteopathy Treats Infections which will promote a good blood supply and free drainage of waste products away from the area in order to assist the body fight infections efficiently.Tensions and restrictions within the upper ribs will reduce the…

Osteopathy helps Behavioural and Learning Difficulties

Osteopathy Treats Asthma - There are a multitude of causes to asthma. Unfortunately asthma is an increasing problem in children today.Osteopathic treatment of asthma is focused at improving rib cage function and increasing lung capacity therefore…