Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a manual form of diagnosis and treatment that uses manipulation, massage and exercise, along with alterations to posture and lifestyle, to reduce pain and restore the patient to health and encourage changes that will help prevent the problem from recurring.

Osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). It is against the law to call yourself an osteopath unless you are qualified and registered with the GOsC. The minimum qualification for an osteopath is completion of a four or five year degree, which includes at least 1000 hours of supervised clinical practice. Osteopaths must also follow annual continued professional development in order to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. This allows us to provide a high standard of treatment.