Wear and Tear Osteo-Arthritis Pain

Osteopathic treatment gives often total relief from the pain and restriction of over-used and worn parts of the body, allowing a much greater fulfilment and freedom to live life more fully, thus improving the quality of life.

Whilst osteopathy has been shown to induce some joint surface healing, curing of arthritis cannot be promised unless the case is one of the many non-arthritic problems that has been labelled arthritis, relief from the pain however can be total and long term.

Many older people accept too readily that their aches and pains are due to ageing and that, stoically they must learn to live with them. There are many conditions that can be helped by osteopaths and even if treatment does not provide a total cure it can maintain mobility in the spine and joints and reduce stiffness and the need for pain-killers by greatly relieving the pain, great pain relief being the main benefit for arthritic sufferers from osteopathic treatment

For example, osteopathy can help in reducing pain and stiffness or can treat the upper part of the spine and the head and neck which can often bring relief from headaches, dizziness and neck pain. Worn and painful knees, hips and ankles are also commonly treated by osteopaths, along with fingers, wrists, in fact any joint in the body can be relieved.

Osteopathic treatment is safe and natural. Osteopaths are skilled at discovering the underlying causes of pain, using their hands both to identify any points of weakness or excessive strain throughout the body and to treat them using massage and manipulation.

Gentle techniques involving rhythmic relaxation and stretching of muscles and ligaments are generally adopted for elderly patients.

As people get older they inevitably become less active and may also sit, lie or stand in a bad position perhaps because of pain or stiffness.

Osteopaths are able to advise on posture and on gentle exercise that can help maintain the improvements brought about by treatment.

Acupuncture can be an effective pain control for many conditions including Osteo Arthritis as an a;lternative to Anaegaesic drugs.

Consultation: appointment by telephone 01293 784200