Adults benefiting from Osteopathy

Osteopathy is most commonly known for assisting in the treatment of ‘bad backs’, however, it is much broader than this and can help with a wide range of conditions including those such as arthritis and sciatica. At Osteopathy Cape Town we…

Osteopathy Treats Running Injuries

Running Injuries in runners and joggers are relatively common especially heel, shin and knee pain. If you are a dedicated runner there’s every chance that you have experienced a frustrating lay off due one of the more common injuries. Osteopathy…

Osteopathy Treats Rugby Injuries

Rugby is a sport with many physical demands on the player and as a result there are many common Rugby Injuries, which may not always appear immediately, but develop over time.Frequent physical contact and collision cause upper limb (shoulder,…

Osteopathy Treats Neck Pain

The neck supports the weight of the head and is vulnerable to huge postural stresses, strains and injuries, so not surprisingly many people suffer from neck discomfort.Holding your head too far forward or rounding or hunching of the shoulders…

Osteopathy Treats Cycling Injuries

Osteopathy deal with many Cycling Injuries like overuse knee injuries in cyclists are common and caused by incorrect alignment of your knees, feet, hips and lower back. Which will eventually lead to Illio-tibial band syndrome, maltracking of…

Osteopathy Treats Cricket Injuries

Amateur and professional cricket players present with many common Cricket Injuries including:Shoulder PainFront shoulder pain from bowling with a wide open chest. Bowling/throwing with too much power, too soon. This can lead to Rotator Cuff…

Osteopathy Treats Colic and Wind

Osteopathy Treats Colic and Wind - Mechanical stresses during delivery and pregnancy can aggravate or cause colic. Other factors that need to be considered are the mother’s diet, lactose intolerance, stress during pregnancy and a family history…

Osteopathy Treats Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

When blood and lymphatics flow freely, the tissues can perform their physiologic functions without impedance. With the occurrence of trauma (physical or emotional), the tissues contract, twist, and compress. The fluid flow becomes obstructed.…

Osteopathy Treats Arthritis

Osteopathy treats Arthritis: Degenerative and Inflammatory. The first of these is commonly associated with joint swelling, pain and stiffness in the neck, lower back, fingers, hips and knees. Inflammatory arthritis, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis,…

Osteopathy Treats Sickness and Vomiting

Osteopathy Treats Sickness and Vomiting - The upper end of the stomach is held shut by a muscular sphincter which is composed of muscle fibres from the diaphragm.Tension or torsion in the diaphragm can impair the function of the sphincter and…