Osteopathy is a discrete medical specialty which concentrates on the manual treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It was founded in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still and further developed in the United Kingdom by Dr. Martin Littlejohn who opened the British School of Osteopathy in London in 1917.

Osteopaths use an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology combined with osteopathic principals to assess and diagnose problems within the body. Treatment involves manual techniques including joint stretching, articulation, manipulation and osteopathic soft tissue. The osteopath’s assessment, diagnosis and treatment is patient centred and as such is tailored to you as an individual.

We will take into account factors such as your job, posture, sports and previous injuries when treating and giving advice. By law, all osteopaths must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council. To gain registration, osteopaths must have graduated from a recognised college, having undergone a four year degree course involving intensive medical training and clinical practice.