Osteopathy Treats Sinusitis

“Normal physiological movement between the bones of the face and skull is important in maintaining drainage of the sinuses, and permitting the free passage of air through the nose.”Sinuses are cavities within the bones of the face.…

Osteopathy Treats Spinal Misalignment

Osteopathy Treats Spinal Misalignment - The philosophy of Osteopathy is founded on the principle that good health is maintained through the optimal mechanical functioning of the body. For example, a misalignment in the spinal vertebrae leads…

Osteopathy Treats Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow or Water Bucket Elbow is a pain or ache that is felt on the outside of the elbow due to an injury to the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers. Most people experience a gradual onset of pain that is intermittent at first then…

Osteopathy Treats Dance Injuries

Most dance injuries (65-80%) are lower limb injuries due to an incorrect turnout, muscle imbalances (such as reduced quadriceps performance), rolling in of the foot, ankle sprains, and point work. Other injuries include spinal problems which…

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…

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…

Babies and Children benefiting from Osteopathy

How Paediatric Osteopathy Can Help Babies ADHD Asthma Behavioural problems and learning difficulties Colic and wind Crying, screaming, irritability Ear infections Feeding difficulties Hamstring calf strain Headaches, and other…

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 Sinus Problems and Mouth Breathing

Osteopathy Treats Sinus Problems and Mouth Breathing - Sinuses are air hollow spaces inside the bones of the skull which permit drainage of mucous via intricate movement of the skull bones. When the movement of these bones becomes restricted,…