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Welcome to Hart Osteopathy
Do you suffer with:
- back, shoulder and neck pain
- headaches and migraines
- arthritis
- sports injuries
- repetitive strain injury
- changes in posture during pregnancy
If the answer to any of the above is yes, then registered osteopath David Herson can help.
David has over 13 years of experience treating a wide variety of aliments and if you’re looking for a personal touch when it comes to osteopathy, Hart Osteopathy can help you.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a treatment that focuses on the joints and surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Osteopathy recognises the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on the body’s skeleton and joint function along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs.
Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. Utilising a highly developed sense of touch, they identify problem areas of the body. Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques as well as manipulating joints, an osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process.
Treatment usually consists of a combination of soft-tissue releasing techniques, and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft-tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Advice can also be given on self-help treatments.
What happens?
On your first visit, a full medical case history will be taken. An examination will be carried out (you may be asked to remove some clothing for this) and you may then be asked to perform a few simple movements so the osteopath can assess the problem.
David will use his highly developed sense of touch called palpation to assess areas of weakness, tenderness, restriction or strain within your body.
David will also make a diagnosis and discuss it with you and if osteopathic treatment is suitable it will be offered to you. Treatment will be aimed at helping to restore normal joint stability and function.
Osteopaths usually start any treatment by releasing and relaxing muscles and stretching stiff joints, using gentle massage techniques, rhythmic joint movements and muscle release techniques. David may also carry out manipulation using short, quick movements to spinal joints. Other techniques may also be used depending on your problem.
Treatments usually last up to an hour, and normally between 2 and 6 sessions are required. Many patients decide that they would like to have periodic preventative treatments to avoid recurring problems.
Service Categories
Osteopathy, Sports Injury Therapy
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