What is osteopathy: Osteopathy is a type of manual medicine that primarily targets the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathy is a government regulated practice which safeguards the community to ensure that every Osteopath keeps up to date on the latest research, treatment and management of their patients.
Who can benefit:
People with problems such as
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches
- Postural issues
- Sciatica
- Arthritic pain
- RSI
- Sporting injuries
- Joint pain
- Pelvic and pregnancy related pain
Do I need a referral?: No. In Australia, Osteopathy is an integral part of the primary care industry which means you do not need a referral to see an Osteopath
Osteopaths are practitioners of manual medicine. Put simply, osteopathy involves hand on techniques to move and manipulate the body to improve the way it functions. Osteopathy treats musculoskeletal aches and pains as well as common nerve entrapment syndromes, including:
- Neck and back pain
- Headache
- Overuse injury
- Sprains and strains
- Pregnancy pain
- Sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome