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WHAT IS AN OSTEOPATH?

Osteopaths are health care professionals that are trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. This relates to pain or injury of the joints, spine, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. They are highly trained, and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC) who are responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical care by the profession. Only clinicians registered with GOSC can use the title osteopath.

Osteopaths will first listen to the injury and patient history and then perform a thorough physical assessment of any areas relevant to the complaint. This includes observing movements that are challenging or cause pain and conducting a hands-on assessment of how the joints and muscles currently move. They will determine the cause of the pain and advise a course of treatment. Osteopathic treatment typically includes a combination of manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to ease symptoms and improve daily function.
Osteopaths are experts in treating a wide range of conditions throughout the body. Most will be related to pain, often with associated stiffness or lack of movement. This can stem from an injury to the joints, muscles, ligaments, or tendons, and can often be related to the nerves that are connected to these areas. The most common complaint seen by osteopaths is back pain or neck pain. However, they can also treat most areas of the body, including the feet, shoulders, hips, jaw, elbows, hands, wrist and knees.

While both Osteopaths and Chiropractors treat similar musculoskeletal conditions, the primary difference is that Osteopaths treat issues from a more holistic perspective.

At Active X, Osteopaths will determine what other factors may be contributing to the area of concern. This includes assessing other areas of the body and asking questions about a patient’s lifestyle, stress, and sleep. This helps them determine the best approach to healing.

Yes, Osteopathy is highly effective for managing and relieving sciatica pain. Sciatica is a complex issue that refers to pain running down the back of the leg, caused by the sciatic nerve.

At Active X we follow a clear approach to help with Sciatica. Our osteopaths will diagnose the cause of sciatica, develop a targeted treatment plan to reduce pain and improve mobility, and build a personalized exercise rehabilitation plan.

While we can refer you for an MRI or specialist scan if your symptoms are complex, most cases of sciatica can be successfully managed and resolved through our evidence-based care.

Osteopathic medicine (or Osteopathy) is the holistic, patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal pain and injury. Active X’s Osteopaths use a combination of movement and manual therapy to relieve pain and injury, without using medications.

No. In the UK, Osteopaths and Medical Doctors are two separate but complementary professions. While both are healthcare professionals trained to diagnose and treat pain and injury, their treatment methods and focus differ.

Osteopaths complete a rigorous 4 year degree focused on anatomy, physiology, and musculoskeletal medicine. In the UK, they are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).

Osteopaths do not prescribe medication or perform surgery and often work alongside GPs and specialists to coordinate care. Osteopaths use manual therapy, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments to treat the root cause of pain and injury.

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