Osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation are techniques that can help you improve your health and wellbeing by restoring the normal function of your muscles and joints. They are performed by trained professionals who use their hands to apply gentle pressure, stretching and movement to your body. The therapist will take into consideration what is the safest and most suitable techniques to use on an individual basis. They will also use the techniques that the patient is comfortable with, it is a mutual decision between clinician and patient. 

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Osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation work by influencing the physiological processes of your body, such as stimulating the pain-gate mechanism, reducing muscle inhibition, decreasing nociceptive activity, relieving intraarticular or periarticular pressure, enhancing blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, and facilitating tissue repair and modelling.

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Osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation can benefit both everyday people and sports people by:

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• Relieving pain and stiffness in the back, neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and other areas

• Improving posture and alignment

• Increasing range of motion and flexibility

• Promoting healing and recovery from injuries

• Preventing further damage or complications

• Improving performance and endurance

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Osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation can treat many musculoskeletal conditions that affect the muscles, bones and joints of the body. Some of the musculoskeletal conditions that osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation can help with are:

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• Lower back pain: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a recommended treatment option for lower back pain according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. OMT can help reduce pain, improve function and prevent chronicity in people with lower back pain.

• Chronic neck pain: OMT can help reduce pain intensity, disability and medication use in people with chronic neck pain. OMT can also improve cervical range of motion and quality of life in people with chronic neck pain.

• Osteoarthritis: OMT can help improve pain, stiffness and physical function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. OMT can also reduce inflammation and improve joint mobility in people with osteoarthritis of the hand.

• Sports injuries: OMT can help accelerate healing and recovery from sports injuries such as sprains, strains, tendinitis, bursitis and muscle tears. OMT can also assist in preventing recurrence or complications of sports injuries by restoring normal biomechanics and improving tissue quality.

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If you suffer from any of the musculoskeletal conditions mentioned above, or if you want to prevent them from occurring, osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation may be a suitable option for you. To find out more, you can contact us or book an appointment online. We offer osteopathic mobilisation and manipulation as part of our services. We will assess your needs and tailor a treatment plan that meets your needs, taking into consideration if this will or will not be a suitable treatment option keeping your safety in mind. We look forward to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.