THERAPIST
Heather Else BSc (Hons) Ost.
OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT
Osteopaths are skilled in assessing the mechanics of the whole body, and in particular the spine. They use a variety of manipulative techniques, most extremely gentle, to restore a state of balance and ease to the movement and function of the spine. This both relieves pain and discomfort and reduces the wear and tear on the spine that can lead to arthritis.
BACK PAIN
Back pain is very common, and can be severe and debilitating either in acute episodes or as chronic pain suffered over a long period of time that is both uncomfortable and fatiguing.
Back pain often does not arise immediately after an injury because the body is very good at adapting to injuries and accommodating stresses and strains. However, the disruption to spinal mechanics causes strain to build up over a period of time and symptoms begin, often insidiously.
Prevention is better than cure, and it is often easier for an osteopath to treat underlying stresses and strains when there is no current back pain. You do not have to have the pain on the day of the treatment! It is better to consult an Osteopath before back pain becomes severe. Most back pain is easier to treat in its early stages, and it is important to minimise the structural damage or arthritis that can be caused by uneven loading on weak areas of the spine.
Common causes of back pain include; occupational strain, lifting heavy/awkward items, car accidents, falls, direct impact, blows to the head, childbirth and dental trauma.
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