Westgate Osteopaths
If you feel Osteopathy may help you then please contact the clinic. All our practitioners working at Westgate Osteopaths are fully qualified Osteopaths (Registered with the General Osteopathic Council)
Learn more about our Osteopathy Services
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the fact that it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer, stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure, as well as damage caused to it by disease.
What does an Osteopath do?
An Osteopath helps to reduce tissue inflammation by a number of methods ranging from massage of muscles and connective tissues to manipulation and stretching of joints.
Using gentle, manual techniques on joints, muscles and ligaments, this may often ease pain, reduce swelling, and muscle spasm, and improve the mobility and range of joint movement. This in turn helps to create a healthier state in which damaged tissue can heal.
What will happen on my first appointment?
Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint and the manual methods of treatment applied to suit the needs of the individual patient.
When you visit an Osteopath for the first time a full case history will be taken and you will be given an examination. You will be asked to perform a simple series of movements which will enable the Osteopath to identify any points of weakness or excessive strain throughout the body.
The Osteopath may need additional investigations such as x-ray or blood tests. This will allow a full diagnosis and suitable treatment plan to be developed with you. Osteopathy is patient centred, which means the treatment is geared to you as an individual. Pain control is an important part of your treatment and your Osteopath will give you guidance on simple self help methods to use at home.
Who is the Practitioner?
ROBERT HAGGAS BSc (Hons) Ost, a Registered Osteopath. Physio Logic Ltd employ qualified, registered and experienced professionals who care about the quality of service delivered to you. You can read more about all our Professional Practitioners in the About Us section.
I think I need to see an Osteopath
If you think you would benefit from treatment by a qualified Osteopath, please contact us for advice or to make an appointment. We can arrange a day, evening or weekend appointment to suit your lifestyle.