Treatments from the How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh
Osteopathy in Edinburgh
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment of the damaged areas of the body which emphasises the role of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, joints, nerves and ligaments) as well as the damage caused by disease in maintaining the well being of the individual.
Treatment is non-invasive, drug free and patient centred, making it suitable for all ages and conditions.
Cranial Osteopathy in Edinburgh
Cranial Osteopathy is an extremely gentle and effective method of diagnosis and treatment which recognises the subtle mechanics of the head and their impact upon the wellbeing of the body.
Practitioners are trained to detect the variations in the subtle rhythmical shape change present in the all body tissue. This movement is known as the Cranial Rhythm or Involuntary Motion. Damage to the head or neck may disrupt the cranial rhythm and cause discomfort and pain throughout the entire body.
Cranial osteopathy uses manipulative techniques to realign the musculoskeletal structure of the head and neck and restore the cranial rhythm.
Because cranial osteopathy is an extremely gentle it may be used as a form of treatment by all ages including babies. Commonly treated symptoms which may benefit from cranial osteopathy include:
back and neck pain
joint pain and sports injuries
headaches
migraines and sinus problems
recurrent infections
stress related problems
period pain
digestive difficulties.
Electrotherapy in Edinburgh
Electrotherapy is a safe and gentle method used as part of the osteopathic treatment to relieve pain and promote soft tissue healing. A low frequency electrical impulse is used to stimulate the endorphin system, releasing the body’s natural pain killers, increasing blood circulation and accelerating the healing process.
Electrotherapy is particularly successful in reducing the pain and inflammation of ligament and muscle sprains and spasms.
Non-Manipulative Massage in Edinburgh
Non-manipulative massage (sometimes known as vibrotherapy) is a gentle form of therapy which has been widely and successfully used in physiotherapy, massotherapy and functional rehabilitation for several years.
Treatment consists of applying low frequency vibrations to the skin combining the beneficial effects of massage, heat and soft tissue manipulation and mobilization.
Commonly treated symptoms which may benefit from non-manipulative massage include:
back and neck pain
RSI and Workplace injuries
bronchial disorders
circulatory problems.
Fleximatic Deep Muscle Massage
Used as a complement to traditional osteopathic techniques for over 50 years, mechanical massage using a fleximatic machine is particularly effective in treating deep muscle spasms and soft tissue injuries, improving circulation and relieving tension.
Gentle and safe, a combination of vertical and horizontal forces enable deep tissue manipulation often drastically reducing the number of treatments usually required.
Commonly treated symptoms which may benefit from this treatment include:
Soft tissue injuries
deep muscle spasms
trigger point therapy
reduction of oedema
haematomas
lymphatic drainage.
