This approach applies osteopathic principles to the treatment of the whole body, including the skull and its contents.

In 1899, William Garner Sutherland observed that the 26 bones of the skull were connected by modified joints which permitted a tiny degree of physiological motion expressed through the skull and its membranes, fluids and brain within. This motion can also be felt throughout the body, similar to a very refined form of breathing. Unlike flexing an arm or taking a deep breath, this motion is beyond our voluntary control, and is called “involuntary motion”.

At the outset of a consultation a full case history will be taken. This will include both medical and osteopathic questions and be followed by a detailed examination in order to arrive at an understanding of how the symptoms arose. The treatment approach can seem very different from what patients have experienced before, being very gentle and seemingly passive, with little apparent movement taking place. With the patient usually lying on his/her back, or in any position that is comfortable, the osteopath works by making contact with different parts of the body.

The treatment is available for patients of all ages. Please call the Clinic and we will be happy to chat to you about any queries you may have.