Osteopathy in Wokingham, Berkshire
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1. About
Osteopathic medicine is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions. It works with both the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that your well depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.
For your body to work well, its structure must also work well together. Osteopaths work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and soft tissue massage to increase the mobility of joints and relieve muscle tension. This may enhance the blood and nerve supply, and help your body's own healing mechanisms. Osteopath may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and minimize the chance symptoms may reoccur.
2. Conditions osteopathy treats
The most common conditions that we treat are:
- Generalised aches and pains
- Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis
- Arthritic pain
- General, acute & chronic backache, back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches from the neck
- Migraine prevention
- Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow arising from musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck
- Circulatory problems
- Cramp
- Digestion problems
- Joint pains, lumbago
- Sciatica
- Muscle spasms
- Neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia
- Inability to relax
- Rheumatic pain
- Minor sports injuries and tension
Abi Shrapnell
Abi qualified as an Osteopath from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, with an Honors degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Abi has a specialist interest in the management of connective tissue disorders and has published papers in a number of international journals. Having treated many patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Autonomic Dysfunction it is possiblle to cater treatment plans to fit an individuals unique requirements. Abi is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and fully commited to providing the best possible care.
The Initial Consultation will take approximately 45 minutes and subsequent appointment will take approximately 30 minutes.
If you have any queries about Osteopathy or would like to arrange an appointment please contact Abi on 07990579670.
