The fundamental concept of osteopathy is that the body functions well as long as its structure are in balance. If this structural balance is lost, often caused by everyday life, dysfunction and ill health can occur. Osteopaths treat the human body as a whole and consider all the systems of the body, aiming to support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
The benefits of osteopathic treatment are a reduction in pain and an increase in range of movement. Osteopathy can be used to treat most muscular-skeletal conditions. Research shows that more and more workers are living increasingly sedentary lifestyles and over time compression through the spine and discs can lead to back pain amongst other complaints. Researchers have also reported that even if people are relatively active and get daily exercise, sitting for a further 7 or 8 hours of the day will undo all the good work.