Osteopathy

In the UK, an estimated 24,000 people consult osteopaths every working day. This amounts to nearly 7 million consultations each year. Osteopaths are providing over 850,000 more consultations per year since 1997 and over 1.7 million more than in 1994.

Whilst over 85% of people still fund themselves, private health insurance now accounts for 10.4%, an increase from 7% in 1997.

Back pain is one of the most common ailments diagnosed by GPs, affecting 80% of the population in the UK and costing the nation £6 million a year in lost working days and healthcare costs. Therefore back pain will affect 4 out 5 people at some point in their lives, and is the most common complaint treated by osteopaths.

All osteopaths are legally required to be registered members of the General Osteopathic Council.

What Osteopathy Can Treat

Osteopaths treat people of all ages, including sports people, pregnant women, the elderly, babies and children. It can help a wide range of patients with conditions including:

Back pain
Sports injury
Whiplash associated disorders
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Disc problems, sciatica
Arthritic pain and stiffness
Head and neck ache
Jaw problems
Frozen or stiff shoulder
Tennis elbow and arm pain
Hip, thigh, knee and foot problems
Pregnancy aches and pains
Preparation for birth
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal discomfort
Baby care (colic, etc)
Respiratory disorders
Neurological disorders