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What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that detects and treats damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints. There are a number of types of osteopathic treatment, from the very gentle cranial techniques through to the more physical manipulative techniques.
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Osteopaths can treat:
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Sports injuries, arthritis & tendonitis
- Neck pain, headaches & migraine prevention
- Pregnancy-we can help the body adjust to the varying strains