Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and manual treatment concerning the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues of the body.
Disturbance to our body mechanics due to injury, wear and tear, stress, poor posture or other causes can lead not only to aches and pains, but to poor function of our internal organs, and a potentially wide range of disease states. I use osteopathy - a hands on therapy to help prevent and treat injuries and to allow the different systems of the body to be free to function properly.
What to expect
On a patient's first visit a detailed case history will be taken including details of general health and past illnesses and accidents. This helps to build a picture of the patient's present over-all condition. A physical examination will follow which may require the patient to remove outer clothing. This allows the osteopath to look at over-all posture and pay attention to the whole body, rather than just the part which is apparently troublesome. All this information helps the osteopath come to a diagnosis and to form a treatment plan to suit the needs of the individual.
Treatment
Treatment involves the use of a broad range of techniques from massage and stretching of tissues, rhythmic joint movements and specific manipulation to the subtler, ‘light touch’ work of cranial osteopathy, which uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body.
Common problems helped
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Frozen shoulder / Tennis elbow
- Sciatica and other trapped nerves
- Muscle and joint pain/stiffness
- Postural strain
- M.E./chronic fatigue syndrome
- Repetitive strain / sports injuries
- Degenerative conditions / arthritis
- Baby, infant and childhood conditions
- Care during and after pregnancy
Cost
Initial consultation £50 (1 hour)
Subsequent treatments: £40 (1/2 hour)
Children £30 (1/2 hour)
Practitioner
Shirley Kay is a registered Osteopath and a Naturopath.
Contact and Appointments:
For more information or to book an appointment please contact
Osteopathy & Natural Health Clinic
70-72 Grange Road
West Kirby
Wirral CH48 4EG
Tel: 0151 625 1116
Or email Shirley at shirley@osteopathyandnaturalhealth.com