Osteopathy is a system of manual medicine used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of complaints, specifically tailored to each individual. The spine is used to diagnose not only the main areas of musculoskeletal strain but also which of the organs of the body are working well and which are under stress.
By restoring mobility to the spine and extremities by removing restrictions and working on the soft tissues and joints, the spinal nerves that supply the muscles and organs can be stimulated or relaxed and blood circulation and drainage can be improved to allow the whole body to work more efficiently. Treatment involves rhythmic joint movements, with gentle stretching and soft tissue manipulations and cranial osteopathy can also be applied with the intention of rebalancing the whole body resulting in improved musculoskeletal health as well as internal organ and immune functioning.
Treatment can be given to any age from babies suffering colic and restlessness from birth trauma, toddlers with recurrent ear or chest infections, school children carrying heavy bags and students spending long hours hunched over a computer. These tensions all build up and can be aggravated in our working life when long hours are spent at the desk or driving. Pregnancy is another time when our bodies are under greater strain and the aches and pains of pregnancy and also strains produced during labour can be eased. In old age the joints can stiffen and osteopaths regularly treat and help to alleviate arthritic pain.
Bowen Technique is also suitable for all ages from babies to the elderly and consists of gentle precise rolling moves applied over specific areas of the body. The treatment is highly relaxing whilst stimulating the bodies ability to restore its own structural integrity. Frequent pauses between moves allows the patient's body the time to respond and benefit from each series of moves. Bowen has helped many problems including muscle pains and spasms in the back and neck, whiplash, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and R.S.I.. Patients with M.S. have reported increased energy and improved flexibility in the limbs. The minimal approach allows people with M. E., tension, stress, depression and fatigue to also respond very favorably. Migraine, headaches, sinus problems, TMJ dysfunction or jaw problems and hay fever have often shown remarkable benefit. Asthma and respiratory difficulties, lymphatic drainage and sponatural36f energy, promote healing, relieve pain and enhance sports performance.
Holistic massage also has many benefits and is one of the most natural healing arts.The refined touch and varying strokes of the massage practitioner help to soothe, tone and stimulate repair and regenerate the body tissues and organs. This can leave the recipient feeling more energetic, lighter, uplifted, calm and confident. It is ideal for those wanting a more hands on approach. Treatments aid relaxation and help to relieve stress and tension, whilst easing muscle stiffness and improves joint flexibility and mobility by increasing blood and lymphatic flow. Holistic Massage can aid the recovery of the body after injury and reduces the formation of excess scar tissue and improves elasticity and tone. Tension related headaches will usually respond to this form of treatment with many pain clinics referring patients suffering headaches for massage. Massaging the whole body helps to aid digestion and improves elimination of waste, it has also been shown to help reduce high blood pressure. Overall massage reduces anxiety and helps to release blocked emotions and may help to elevate mood.
By restoring mobility to the spine and extremities by removing restrictions and working on the soft tissues and joints, the spinal nerves that supply the muscles and organs can be stimulated or relaxed and blood circulation and drainage can be improved to allow the whole body to work more efficiently. Treatment involves rhythmic joint movements, with gentle stretching and soft tissue manipulations and cranial osteopathy can also be applied with the intention of rebalancing the whole body resulting in improved musculoskeletal health as well as internal organ and immune functioning.
Treatment can be given to any age from babies suffering colic and restlessness from birth trauma, toddlers with recurrent ear or chest infections, school children carrying heavy bags and students spending long hours hunched over a computer. These tensions all build up and can be aggravated in our working life when long hours are spent at the desk or driving. Pregnancy is another time when our bodies are under greater strain and the aches and pains of pregnancy and also strains produced during labour can be eased. In old age the joints can stiffen and osteopaths regularly treat and help to alleviate arthritic pain.
Bowen Technique is also suitable for all ages from babies to the elderly and consists of gentle precise rolling moves applied over specific areas of the body. The treatment is highly relaxing whilst stimulating the bodies ability to restore its own structural integrity. Frequent pauses between moves allows the patient's body the time to respond and benefit from each series of moves. Bowen has helped many problems including muscle pains and spasms in the back and neck, whiplash, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and R.S.I.. Patients with M.S. have reported increased energy and improved flexibility in the limbs. The minimal approach allows people with M. E., tension, stress, depression and fatigue to also respond very favorably. Migraine, headaches, sinus problems, TMJ dysfunction or jaw problems and hay fever have often shown remarkable benefit. Asthma and respiratory difficulties, lymphatic drainage and sponatural36f energy, promote healing, relieve pain and enhance sports performance.
Holistic massage also has many benefits and is one of the most natural healing arts.The refined touch and varying strokes of the massage practitioner help to soothe, tone and stimulate repair and regenerate the body tissues and organs. This can leave the recipient feeling more energetic, lighter, uplifted, calm and confident. It is ideal for those wanting a more hands on approach. Treatments aid relaxation and help to relieve stress and tension, whilst easing muscle stiffness and improves joint flexibility and mobility by increasing blood and lymphatic flow. Holistic Massage can aid the recovery of the body after injury and reduces the formation of excess scar tissue and improves elasticity and tone. Tension related headaches will usually respond to this form of treatment with many pain clinics referring patients suffering headaches for massage. Massaging the whole body helps to aid digestion and improves elimination of waste, it has also been shown to help reduce high blood pressure. Overall massage reduces anxiety and helps to release blocked emotions and may help to elevate mood.
About the Author:
At York Natural Health - http://www.yorknatural-health.co.uk - our aim is to stimulate your body's healing response, to bring improved health and well-being, naturally. Alison and Annette Jowett both have a family background of living by the principles of alternative medicine and bring the wisdom of three generations of living in this way to their treatments.
