Benefits of

Osteopathy

Pain Reduction: Osteopathy can effectively alleviate pain and discomfort associated with various conditions, including back pain, neck pain, and arthritis.
Improved Mobility: The treatment aids in enhancing joint mobility, reducing muscle tension and improving the blood supply to tissues.
Holistic Approach: Osteopathy takes a holistic approach to healthcare, considering the entire body rather than just focusing on the area of pain or discomfort.
Non-Invasive Treatment: Osteopathy is non-invasive and does not involve any medication, making it a safe treatment option for a wide range of patients.
Preventative Care: Osteopathic treatment helps to prevent health problems by improving the body's ability to adapt to injuries and changes, strengthening the body's defenses.

Before & After

OUR TECHNIQUES

Here are the methods we employ in our approach to your treatment:

Comprehensive Evaluation: An osteopath begins with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient, including medical history, physical examination, and, if necessary, diagnostic tests.
Manual Therapy: Osteopathic treatment typically involves hands-on techniques such as soft tissue manipulation, stretching, and gentle pressure to support the body’s natural healing process.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): In OMT, osteopaths use their hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury, addressing the musculoskeletal system to improve bodily functions.
Customized Treatment Plan: Osteopaths design a personalized treatment plan that considers the patient's lifestyle, physical traits, and specific symptoms, aiming to improve overall health and prevent future issues.

FAQs

What is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner?

An osteopathic manual practitioner has extensive training in manual osteopathic practice and can assess and treat patients using gentle manual techniques. At Premium Clinic, our osteopathic manual practitioners have masters degrees and extensive experience treating elite athletes, including the ATP World Tennis Tour, the Ladies European Golf Tour and the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

What is treated?

Our osteopathic manual practitioners treat a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems, including: * Back injuries * Neck injuries * Chronic pain * Tension or stress-related problems including headaches or migraines * Ligament or muscle sprains due to overuse or sports * Peripheral injuries like shoulder pain, knee pain and ankle pain * Many more

What are the techniques used?

Osteopathic manual practitioners at Premium Clinic use a broad range of gentle, hands-on techniques, including: * Soft tissue stretching * Muscle energy techniques * Deep tactile pressure * Mobilization or manipulation of joints * Ligament balancing techniques * Cranial therapy * Exercise for strength and conditioning * Dry needling * Sports taping

How is the process?

Our osteopathic manual practitioners may also choose to use the Game Ready® MED4 Elite hot and cold compression system in their treatment plans. This is a state of the art device that uses iceless cold, controllable heat, rapid contrast, and active compression therapies to reduce pain, control edema or swelling, encourage arterial blood flow, improve range of motion, and accelerate the body’s natural healing mechanisms.