Treatment Techniques

You are an individual; our osteopaths tailor a wide range of musculoskeletal, cranial and visceral osteopathic techniques to your specific requirements. We treat adults, pregnant women, children and babies safely and effectively. Our practitioners can be fully trusted to take time to discuss techniques and gain your consent before treatment commences.

The following is an indication of some of the techniques we use. Please feel free to contact us if you require further information.

Postural Analysis

Due to the demands of modern living, people often unknowingly adopt poor postural patterns. This negatively impacts on the body's natural ability to compensate to normal everyday events. Over time simple movements can trigger a painful episode. Symptoms are then acute, often debilitating, requiring urgent attention and time off work.

At Wellwest, we fully assess patient alignment and apply appropriate techniques to help you avoid debilitating attacks of pain. We offer easy to follow advice, regarding ergonomics, exercises and stretching to improve posture and help you manage your health. For more information feel free to contact us.

Joint Manipulation

Reduced range of motion in the joints of the spine and limbs gives rise to asymmetry and abnormal loading. This mal-alignment is often associated with poor functioning of the body and pain. Symptoms include sciatica, back pain and headaches.

At Wellwest we apply a precise "manipulation" to correct this, which often gives rise to an audible "click", thus restoring normal joint movement and body alignment. Our extensive training in specialised manipulation means our techniques are gentle, painless, and safe. For more information feel free to contact us.

Cranial

Our osteopaths have postgraduate training and experience of delivering cranial, which due to its gentle nature is especially suited to treating children, babies and elderly. See disorders for some of the baby symptoms that can be treated.

"Cranial" can be described as a rhythmic flow of fluid around the brain and spinal cord, which is essential for healthy cerebral and nervous tissue. This wave like action is expressed in the subtle movement of the joints of the skull and sacrum and is integral to your body's vitality.

Ill health occurs when there is dysfunction in the cranial rhythm. Distortions in structures, such as the cranial bones, musculature, fascia, membranes and nerves are thought to be intimately linked to a compromise in this mechanism.

Problems may be associated with the stresses and strains of childbirth, dentistry and psychiatric disorders. In babies symptoms may include crying, colic, reflux and sleep disturbances. In children and adults fatigue, behavioural problems, poor concentration, and headaches are common.

At Wellwest, through a highly experienced sense of touch we gently and effectively rebalance the cranial mechanism. This encourages the release of stresses and tensions, and restores vitality and health to the body. For more information feel free to contact us.

Soft Tissue

Tense muscles and related connective tissues are associated with pain and ill health. Symptoms include limb, back, chest and neck pain.

Due to a highly specialised understanding of the body's anatomy we adopt a wide range of approaches to effect a relaxation of the soft tissues.

At Wellwest, our approach will often include techniques such as stretching, inhibition, functional and muscle energy.

All of these are hands on and are carefully focussed to gently promote a return to good health. For more information feel free to contact us.

Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic fluid is responsible for the collection and disposal of the body's waste substances and transport immunity cells important for fighting disease. Poor drainage may give symptoms that include fatigue, headaches and recurrent ear infections.

At Wellwest, we use carefully targeted manual techniques that clear obstructions and improve the flow of lymphatic fluid improving your overall health and vitality. For more information feel free to contact us.

Visceral

The internal organs facilitate key body functions, like the absorption of essential nutrients or disposal of waste products. Dysfunction can arise for a number of reasons, such as scarring due to trauma infection, operative procedures, or disease states. Symptoms may include stomach-ache, constipation, diarrhoea, back pain and postural problems.

At Wellwest, through a series of intricate techniques we free organs from restriction, improving neural communication, blood supply and drainage, facilitating healthy functioning. For more information feel free to contact us.