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Osteopathy

If you're in physical discomfort or pain then osteopathy is a good place to start.

Of all the manual therapies osteopathic training is arguably the most in-depth and thorough. Osteopathic training typically lasts for 5 years with the student receiving either a BSc or, more recently, an MSc in osteopathy. The training covers anatomy, physiology, histology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Throughout the training the student studies osteopathic evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Osteopaths evaluate and treat using their detailed knowledge of the body's structure and function. Osteopathic treatment encourages and supports the body to heal itself.

At Osteopathy East, initial consultations last for 60 minutes. This allows ample time to take a case history (covering past and present health issues and the patient's current problem), physical examination of the symptomatic and related areas, and treatment. Throughout the consultation open communication is encouraged and questions welcomed and answered. All consultations at Osteopathy East are held in complete confidentiality and patient safety and comfort are paramount.

Whilst back pain is the most common problem seen, osteopathy can help with a wide variety of other problems including, repetitive strain injury, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, whiplash, sciatica, headaches, the pain of arthritis and sports injuries among many others. Osteopathic treatment consists of a range of styles including massage, stretching, articulation and manipulation of joints and gentle relaxing and unwinding techniques. The appropriate technique is used for the patient and their specific problem.

Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial osteopathy is a gentle, relaxing style of treatment that supports the body's innate capacity for self-regulation, self-maintenance and repair.

Every parent knows that what a child needs most when they are in distress is to be held. Adults are no different. There is a large and growing body of evidence to support the therapeutic use of touch in a wide range of contexts. Cranial osteopaths harness and enhance the power of touch by studying anatomy and physiology in great depth and learning to synchronise with the many ways in which our bodies strive to maintain and restore balance, harmony and health.

Cranial treatment is very gentle, making it suitable for the most vulnerable patients, including babies, children and pregnant women, as well as older people and those suffering from complex issues with their health. Most people find the treatment deeply relaxing and the state it induces is often compared to meditation.

If you'd like to book an appointment, you can check Ben's availability and book online. If you'd like to know more, please book a free telephone consultation. For same day and emergency appointments, please call or text Ben on 07816 848 044 or email [email protected].

Paediatric Osteopathy

Children of all ages can benefit from osteopathy.

Cranial osteopathy is ideally suited to the treatment of babies and children as its gentle techniques minimise the stress on their delicate, growing bodies. Our paediatric osteopath, Ben Katz runs a children's clinic at Osteopathy East on Tuesdays and Fridays. Ben is an experienced practitioner of cranial osteopathy for babies and children. He holds an MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy from the Osteopathic Centre for Children and led the development of national guidance for osteopaths who work with children and young people. Ben also runs the Osteopathic Centre for Children's weekly clinic for premature babies resident in the neonatal unit at a north London NHS hospital.

If you'd like to book an appointment, you can check Ben's availability and book online. If you'd like to know more, please book a free telephone consultation. For same day and emergency appointments, please call or text Ben on 07816 848 044 or email [email protected].