Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment, emphasising the importance of the structural and functional integrity of the body. It recognises the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopathy works on the basis that many of the causes of pain and disability stem from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease. Addressing these underlying imbalances allows the body to improve its normal functional capacity.
Osteopaths spend a vast amount of time dealing with pain and suffering caused by arthritis. Many people mistakenly assume that they must learn to live with their symptoms. In many cases, osteopaths are able to help considerably. Pain relief and lifestyle management improve the quality of life for arthritis sufferers