“Would recommend highly, first time I went was 25 years go, very welcoming, understanding and professional.”
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Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing problems such as aches and pains. This is achieved by moving, stretching and massaging a person’s muscles and joints. Leading to the relaxation of tight muscles, improving blood circulation and releasing trapped ligaments and tendons.
Patients can often feel a reduction in muscle pain after just one treatment. Muscle pain, or myalgia can also be linked with autoimmune disease, rheumatological conditions, drugs, infections and many more.
Osteopaths undergo a minimum of four years training. At one of our initial assessments we will perform a thorough medical history to ensure we can help you. If needed, we will refer you to your GP for further investigation.
To get help and advice with your aches and pains or if you would like an appointment please call us on 01422 375541.
Osteopathic treatment can help alleviate persistent aches and pains. If you have a question please get in touch.
Osteopaths use gentle manipulation, stretching and massage of the body with the aim of:
After taking a full case history we are able to discuss and consider if there are any underlying medical reasons for chronic pain, or whether there is poor postural habit. Quite often the pain can induce a protective stance or habitual way of moving, which then creates further pain elsewhere. Through treatment, exercises and possibly some changes in lifestyle, chronic pain can be reduced and managed far more efficiently.
The number of treatments needed will depend on the condition and other underlying issues.
We aim to keep patient appointments to a minimum.
Within a relatively short period of time, we are able get a good idea of whether our treatment is being of benefit and worth persevering with, or whether further referral is necessary. We will always discuss this with you and keep you informed.
Here are some of the responses we have received from our happy patients.
“Would recommend highly, first time I went was 25 years go, very welcoming, understanding and professional.”
“I saw Steven Baines for the first time recently having been recommended by my wife. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend him.”
“Excellent local practitioner.”
A unique group of fully qualified and experienced practitioners combining their skills to optimise your health.
Peter joined the family practice in 1984 and qualified as an Osteopath in 1993. Since then he Peter has furthered his education by attending Post Graduate Training Courses at the Oxford College of Osteopathy.
Sam uses a combination of manual osteopathic approaches tailored to suit the each individual patient. He takes an interest in posture and movement patterns and how they influence muscle and joint pain.
Steven is a very experienced Osteopath, who commenced is his osteopathic education in New Zealand, before later transferring to the British School of Osteopathy in London to complete his degree.
Choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible. Someone willing to take the time to go over all of your options and treat you as a person, not just a patient.
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