Osteopathy when you get older
With increasing age, the body slows down, loses some of its flexibility and does not recover as quickly as it used to. We become slower, stiffer and more prone to illnesses and injuries. Our senses begin to let us down, we become a little less steady on our feet, have reduce mobility and self-confidence.
The onset of health issues such as cardiovascular, circulatory, neurological issues and arthritis all begin to have a noticeable effect on the bodies energy and ability to perform. If there are areas of tension or strain in the body then the whole body has to compensate and the more energy is used to perform simple everyday tasks. People often complain of feeling unduly tired as well as suffering from aches and pains and other symptoms.
Gentle osteopathic treatment addresses specific areas of the body as well as the whole body. It improves movement in the back and neck. It relieves or greatly reduces the pain of arthritis in joints. It improves movement of the chest improving circulation and breathing. It releases the pelvis and abdomen, improving organ function and both blood and lymphatic circulation so the body can heal faster. Clients often report improvement in general health such as improved energy levels, better functioning of internal organs and better mood. These improvements can be sustained with a good diet and regular exercise.
Osteopathy when you get older
The gentle fluid techniques of Cranial and Biodynamic Osteopathy can particularly effective at treating some neurological pain syndromes from migraines/headaches and facial pain to numbness and pins and needles in the limbs. It can also help in stroke recovery. The earlier the stroke patient attends treatment the better the recovery can be.
