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New patients visiting my Henleaze clinic for the first time sometimes ask me what can a Bristol osteopath treat, and the range of treatments available can be a real surprise.
Having been a qualified and registered Bristol osteopath for almost 30 years, I have been fortunate enough to help patients with a huge number of different issues in the past.
Osteopathy is holistic
Osteopaths treat the whole body. An osteopath in Bristol will provide patients with a holistic, whole-body approach that includes thorough diagnostics.
The most common problems patients attend my Bristol-based osteopathic clinic are back, neck and shoulder issues, but other common ailments are patients with pain in their arms, pelvis/hips, legs and ankles.
Consultations and treatments will vary from person to person as every patient is unique, so a bespoke approach for each patient is key.
The osteopathic approach is different to other therapists, and this is important to note.
The basics of osteopathy
An osteopath provides patients with a whole body diagnosis, treatment, where appropriate, exercises for rehabilitation. Osteopathy aims to find balance and equilibrium through the body.
Bristol osteopaths aim to remove obstructions to the healthy function of the body, so promoting healing and health. We will also provide preventative advice to reduce the risk of future injuries or issues in specific areas.
In short, a Bristol osteopath can treat a huge multitude of bio-mechanical issues across young and old patients, providing ongoing pain management and real-time relief.
Most common osteopathic treatments
When it comes to the most common treatments I provide as a Bristol osteopath, I recommend reading the following articles:
Treatment of neck & shoulder pain
Help with injury rehabilitation
Prevention is better than cure
My osteopathic motto has always been ‘prevention is better than cure’.
Not every patient is in a position to prevent an injury or issue from happening, but with preventative care and advice, ongoing damage can often be avoided and healthy function maintained.
As a Bristol osteopath, I treat patients with new and pre-existing injuries and provide a bespoke osteopathic service to ensure that each patient gets exactly what they need to be mobile, flexible, pain-free and able to enjoy their day-to-day life.
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