Gardening Injuries

Osteopaths treat Gardening Injuries

At this time of year osteopaths see a lot of patients with back or body strains sustained in activities like digging, weeding and mowing the lawn.

These strains often highlight areas of weakness that are chronically overworked, and therefore susceptible to re-strain.

Seeing your osteopath for a check-up so you know what is causing your pain is a good idea. Correctly targeted treatment and exercises can minimise the time the problem takes to recover, prevent re-injury, and keep you able to do what you enjoy.

Contact Chris Stapleton BSc.(Hons)Ost. for more details, or visit Total Osteopathy's website

What is Osteopathy?

about osteopathy

Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints. When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well tuned engine, it will function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving more energy for living.

Not Just Backs!!
Osteopaths treat a variety of common conditions including changes to posture in pregnancy; babies with colic or sleeplessness, repetitive strain injury, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and sports injuries.

The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is one of 13 organisations in the UK known as health and social care regulators. Each organisation oversees the health and social care professions by regulating individual professionals.
The Statutory Register of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) opened on 9 May 1998. The title "osteopath" became protected by law from 9 May 2000 when the transitional registration period ended. As a result it is a criminal offence, liable to prosecution, to describe oneself as an osteopath in the UK unless registered with the GOsC.

The GOsC regulates, promotes and develops the profession of osteopathy, maintaining a Statutory Register of those entitled to practise osteopathy. Only practitioners meeting the high standards of safety and competency are eligible to join this register. Proof of good health, good character and professional indemnity insurance cover is also a requirement.

Osteopathy for Children and Teenagers

Osteopathy for children and teenagers:
Distortions in the mechanics of the head can continue to be associated with other problems as the child grows older. The child’s behaviour may be volatile, and they may have problems with coordination and physical development. They may be vulnerable to chronic ear infections, glue ear, headaches, or growing pains, for example. They may be habitual mouth breathers, and suffer from developmental problems such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The child's posture may suffer too, with the head being held on one side, or one shoulder held higher than the other.

During the teenage years, the body frame undergoes a number of changes. Problems may occur because of an exaggerated spinal curve or because of mechanical changes that occur through osteochondritis – a self-limiting condition that causes a distortion of the bone. Other problems are caused by sporting and recreational activities that carry the risk of sprains and strains. If these problems are left undiagnosed and untreated they can worsen in later life. Osteopaths can help the body frame adjust to the postural demands made on it.

By analysing, treating and managing problems associated with growth, osteopaths make a major contribution to ensuring that young people stay fit and healthy.

Can Osteopathy Help my Child?

Can osteopathy help my child?
Osteopathy is an effective and natural approach to healthcare for all life stages. Osteopaths treat babies and children for a variety of common complaints, and to ensure healthy postural development.

Many common problems suffered by babies and children can be treated effectively with osteopathy.
Problems often suffered by babies:
· crying and irritability, especially when lying down.
· feeding difficulties.
· head shape anomalies, such as plagiocephaly and brachycephaly
· sickness, colic and wind.
· sleep disturbances.

Problems often suffered by older children:
· musculo-skeletal problems.
· susceptibility to infections and a depleted immune system.
· ear infection, sometimes with a loss of hearing and ‘glue ear’.
· sinus and dental problems, with a constantly blocked or runny nose.
· behavioural problems and learning difficulties
· headache, other aches and pains.
· asthma and vulnerability to chest infections.

Osteopathy can also help children with cerebral palsy or Down’s Syndrome to overcome related issues, such as the muscular tightness associated with more laboured breathing patterns.

The Practice at Oakham

The practice was set up in 2003, and patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints have since attended for gentle, professional and safe osteopathic treatment.

Situated in the centre of Oakham (click for address and map), there is parking to the front of the practice building, and a short stay car park 2 minutes walk away. There is level access to the practice building, with wide doorways to facilitate disabled use.

Osteopathy in Oakham Rutland

Registered osteopath Christopher Stapleton BSc.(Hons) Ost. practices in Oakham (near Melton Mowbray) at Wisteria House Osteopathic Clinic.

Osteopathy focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculo-skeletal disorders and osteopaths seek to restore the optimal functioning of the body and aid its ability to heal.

At Wisteria House, the use of gentle treatment techniques are favoured including the 'cranial' approach, which is applicable to a wide range of conditions.

Cranial osteopathy is particularly valuable in the treatment of babies and children, in conditions such as colic and glue ear, and reducing the effects of the birth-related strain.

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