Osteopath

Osteopaths tend to work more with their hands. Physiotherapists are trained to use exercise and modalities such as ultrasound and electrotherapy. This holistic approach underpins all osteopathic treatments. Some osteopaths choose to specialise in craniosacral or visceral based assessment and treatment.

Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and also Chiropractors can use this technique for treating neck and back pain. Manipulation is often also associated with an audible ‘crack’ or ‘click’ (which often feels very satisfying) and can be applied to various joints in the body.

Osteopaths will advise on the right posture, stretching, and other activities that can help relieve pain but also help with an effective rehabilitation and prevention program. Osteopathy provides a holistic treatment for back pain, using diverse techniques to relieve pain and treat a variety of problems.

An osteopath aims to restore the normal function and stability of the joints to help the body heal itself. They use their hands to treat your body in a variety of ways, using a mixture of gentle and forceful techniques. Techniques are chosen based on the individual patient and the symptoms they have reported.

Osteopaths providing specific treatment for pain relief, and Physiotherapists providing excellent rehabilitation after injury or surgery. If you’re suffering from an injury or chronic pain, seeing both alongside one another or at different stages of your rehab is highly recommended.