Aches and pains are the most common symptoms for which patients seek treatment. An ache or pain may be specific to a particular joint such as a knee, hip or elbow or generalized across a broad area such as the neck/upper back or low back/leg. It may have developed over years or have come on quite suddenly. It may result from a specific incident (such as lifting, a fall, a sporting activity or a car crash) or from repetitive stain to an area such as from spending long periods at a computer. Often aches and pains are associated with a loss of joint mobility.

There is good evidence that osteopathy is an effective treatment for many conditions which cause aches and pains and joint restrictions such as:

• Acute and chronic low back pain
• Acute and chronic neck pain
• Shoulder girdle pain
• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (knee cap pain)
• Hip and knee osteoarthritis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Acute whiplash disorders
• Migraine
• Headache and dizziness triggered by neck problems

Osteopathy in pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a difficult time physically. Osteopathic treatment can be used safely during and after pregnancy.

Babies & Children
Cranial osteopathy is particularly useful in the treatment of babies and children.