What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy or Traditional Osteopathy as it is correctly known 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) in maintaining the well-being of the individual.
How does Traditional Osteopathy Work?
Traditional Osteopathy uses gentle manipulative techniques to correct and realign the body and stimulate its own healing processes.
Although Traditional Osteopathy is most commonly associated with the treatment of back pain and is particularly effective in alleviating the symptoms and causes of sports related injuries and work strain, it is also used to treat a wide range of other disorders such as migraines, arthritis and rheumatism and tendonitis.
Is Osteopathy Safe?
Because traditional osteopathy is non-invasive, drug free and gentle it is suitable for all ages and conditions. Your osteopath Helen How will advise you if you need to seek further medical advice
Traditional Osteopathy at the How Clinic Edinburgh is used to treat a range of symptoms including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Sports Injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Pregnancy
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Referred Pain
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Lower Back Pain
- Tension and Stress
- Slipped Discs
- Plantar Fasciitis
Cured My Slipped Disc in One Session
A few years back I alongside my family were visiting a country park and were having a blast up until the point i fell on my back from a flying fox around 15 ft off the ground, the pain was instant and so was the damage. I caused a slipped disc if i remember it as my L3 and I was in agony.
I visited some massive mainstream clinics who recommended a minimum of 10 sessions and we were talking in excess of 500-600 pounds which for my health and to be free from my suffering, i was happy to part with until i thought i should seek out 1 more clinic to review my case.
I found the How Osteopathic Clinic on google, made the appointment with Helen and my wife took me along…Helen was very attentive, listened to my story and after her analysis said that i would need 1 or maybe 2 sessions tops…she started to work her magic, I walked straight for the first time in a 6 week period out of her clinic with a new learned knowledge on back care(thanks to the videos i watched while she worked on my back).
Did I require that second visit, no, i really couldnt beleive it and have Helen to thank for it for her sincerity and absolute fantastic knowledge and skill in her craft.
Faz Hamid Edinburgh
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Osteopathy at The How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh
For more information on Traditional Osteopathy or to arrange an appointment with Edinburgh osteopath Helen How, contact The How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh by email or telephone 0131 551 1044.
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