Availability:
Appointments available Monday to Friday
Practitioners:
Ian Collinge DO
Morwenna McDonald BSc (Hons) Ost
what is osteopathy?
Osteopathy focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. It is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.
Osteopaths use physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, relieve muscle tension, enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and help your body’s own healing mechanisms. We also offer advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery and prevent symptoms recurring.
who do we help?
Our patients include young and older people, pregnant women, children, dancers, and sportspeople. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including:
General or occupational musculoskeletal aches and pains
Acute and chronic back, neck and joint pain
Sciatica
Pain and stiffness associated with Rheumatism or Arthritis
Hip, knee, ankle, and foot problems
Shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist problems
Frozen shoulder
Ligament strains, muscle sprains and minor sports injuries
Headaches and Migraine arising from neck and back problems
YOUR APPOINTMENT
On your first visit, a full case history, including medical detail, will be taken, and an examination carried out. We will assess areas of weakness, tenderness, restriction, or strain within your body, make a diagnosis and discuss with you whether osteopathic treatment is suitable. Treatments usually last for 30 minutes and a short course, or periodic preventative sessions, may be recommended.
Most private health insurers provide cover for osteopathic treatment. Please check with your insurer whether your condition is eligible.