Locating your problem
HEAD:
An osteopath is able to treat these conditions and reduce the risk of recurring headaches.
NECK:
Osteopathy can help ease the pain and restore full movement in your neck.
SHOULDER:
Osteopathy can treat these conditions and help you to gain full range of movements in your shoulder.
ELBOW:
Osteopathic treatment can help to reduce the pain and help you to maintain or improve your sporting performance.
WRIST:
These conditions often occur as a result of work-related conditions, such as working with computers or certain pieces of equipment. The osteopath is able to provide effective treatment and advice on how to reduce the risk of these conditions recurring.
SPINE:
These problems can often affect your mobility and ability to work effectively. Osteopathic treatment and self-help exercises can help resolve these problems and help you to return to normal activities.
HIPS:
An osteopath is able to treat these conditions and improve the movement in your hips.
UPPER LEG:
The osteopath will be able to assess the cause of these conditions and recommend an effective course of treatment.
KNEE:
These conditions are often as a result of daily activities or sporting injuries. Osteopathic treatment is able to offer the option of drug-free pain relief and can ease the physical wear and tear associated with getting older.
LOWER LEG:
These conditions may arise from problems with your feet as well as sports injuries. The osteopath will be able to assess the cause of these conditions and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.
ANKLE:
An osteopath is able to reduce pain and inflammation associated with these conditions.
KNEE:
These conditions are often as a result of daily activities or sporting injuries. Osteopathic treatment is able to offer the option of drug-free pain relief and can ease the physical wear and tear associated with getting older.
FOOT
The osteopath will be able to assess the extent of these problems and provide effective treatment, including recommending orthotics.
Osteopathy in Action works in consultation with Andrew Root (BSc, DpodM, MChs, SRCh) to specialise in the assessment and treatment of foot problems. Andrew is a foot podiatrist whose expertise lies in the area of biomechanical foot assessments and makes ‘made to measure’ orthotics.
Here at Osteopathy in Action you will have a comprehensive assessment of your feet with you in standing, sitting and non weight bearing positions. This will be related to your posture and alignment of your ankles, knees, hips and back. This may also involve ‘video gait analysis’ in which you would be filmed walking or running on a treadmill. All results will be fully explained and discussed.
If orthotics are recommended, the osteopath will take a mould of each foot using plaster of paris. This will capture the exact shape and the fit of your foot and is therefore accurate in ensuring correct angle and maximum shock absorption. This will be sent to Andrew Root who will make your individual orthotics and return them to Osteopathy in Action.
The main function of moulded orthotics is to correct body alignment and increase shock absorption thereby helping reduce ankle, knee, hip and lower back pains, especially if the feet ‘roll inwards’ during walking and running . For many people moulded orthotics are invaluable in reducing shock and maintaining straight walking and running. This improves body posture and lessens the stress on the knees, hips and in the back.
For further information regarding the use of orthotics, see Foot Podiatry on our links page above.
