Osteopathy

What is osteopathy?

​Osteopathy is a manual therapy that diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal pain and injury.

What does an osteopath do?

​Osteopathy uses hands-on adjustments to help correct joint and muscle problems in the body.

What does an osteopath treat?

Osteopathy treats back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, sciatica, headaches, sport injuries and more.

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. The idea behind osteopathy is that the body's structure and function are closely related, and that problems in the muscles, bones, and joints can affect overall health.

Osteopathic practitioners (called osteopaths) use hands-on techniques, such as joint manipulation, stretching, and mobilisation, to help improve mobility and reduce pain. They also focus on promoting the body's self-healing abilities by addressing issues like poor posture, muscle tightness, and joint stiffness. Osteopathy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including back pain, arthritis, headaches, sports injuries, and even general health.
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Osteopaths are licensed healthcare professionals and can serve as primary care providers, conducting medical exams, and can also work in conjunction with other medical professionals, such as GPs, specialists, physios, sports therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors. 

What Do Osteopaths Treat?

30 - 60 minute soft tissue, deep tissue or sports massage in Southend (coming soon)
£60 for an osteopathic treatment with a qualified osteopath in Leigh-on-sea
Find out about how osteopathy is regulated by visiting the General Osteopathic Council
Meet the osteopath - Michael Snell, principal osteopath at Southend Osteopaths
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