What Your Personalised Plan May Involve

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  • Gentle osteopathic techniques on the muscles, ligaments, joints & connective tissue
  • Stronger joint manipulations
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Acupuncture
  • Individualised exercise programme
  • Lifestyle & postural advice
  1. Sitting & driving for long periods
  2. Lifting incorrectly
  3. Overusing muscles in sport or at work (repetitive strain)
  4. Poor posture
  5. ​Being overweight

Risk Factors for Neck & Back Pain

Techniques of Treatment

What Is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STANDARDS IN OSTEOPATHY​

Osteopaths use many different techniques during treatment from soft tissue massage techniques, passive and active stretching techniques, mobilisation (gentle stretching)of the joints, joint manipulation (known as HVLAT or high velocity, low amplitude thrust, where a "click" is sometimes heard from the joint) to acupuncture Click Here for Acupuncture. We may also give therapeutic exercises, lifestyle and dietary advice as part of your personalised treatment plan.

 


Osteopathy is a holistic system of treatment for a wide range of conditions. It is based on the principle that for good health, the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues should be working in harmony. Therefore, for the body to work well, all its' component structures must work well.  Osteopathic care comprises of the identification of underlying causes of the condition, not just the treatment of symptoms. It is therefore suitable for the treatment of acute and long-standing ailments.

 

Regulation of Osteopathy

Osteopathy has been a statutorily regulated profession since May 1998. All osteopaths MUST be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Only osteopaths meeting high standards of safety and competence are eligible to join the register. Proof of good health, good character and professional indemnity insurance are also required.


The certification mark "I'm Registered" is only issued to osteopaths who meet the above criteria.


 


Personalised Care...For All

Hull Osteopaths