The Point Clinic

General information

Osteopathy is used for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the wellbeing of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning efficiently.

Using many of the diagnostic procedures applied in a normal medical assessment, osteopaths seek to restore the optimal functioning of the body, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. They work with the body's ability to heal itself and will usually start any treatment by releasing and relaxing muscles and stretching stiff joints, using massage and rhythmic joint movements. The particular range of techniques an osteopath uses will depend on the problem.