Hurlingham Osteopathy

General information

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to healthcare, based on the principle that the body’s struc-ture and function are intrinsically related. Osteopaths use manual treatment that aims to in-crease mobility, relieve muscle tension and enhance blood and nerve supply to dysfunctional areas, reducing the body’s inflammatory response and, in turn, reducing pain.

The osteopath will take a comprehensive case history followed by appropriate examination and testing which will formulate the basis for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Osteopathic techniques include; mobilisations, manipulations, stretching, soft tissue techniques, exercise prescription and lifestyle advice.

Osteopathy can help a variety of complaints; from muscular aches, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, sports injuries and headaches, to postural changes caused by driving, work strain and pregnancy. The National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines rec-ommends osteopathic treatment for persistent lower back pain.

All osteopaths in the UK are registered with and regulated by the General Osteopathic Coun-cil (GOsC).

About Sophie

Sophie graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2014 with a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy. She is passionate about her profession, and utilises a structural approach to treatment that fo-cuses on the individual patient, decreasing pain and restoring function. Sophie is registered with the General Osteopathic Council, is a member of The Institute of Osteopathy and the Osteopathic Sports Care Association.

A keen sailor and hockey player, Sophie has a particular interest in sport injuries and the ap-propriate rehabilitation programmes. She is currently completing an osteopathic internship with Bath Rugby Club where her role is to provide appropriate treatment for the 1st XV after the weekend match.

To compliment her degree, she has completed a basic mat-work Pilates course and gained a level 3 ITEC sports massage qualification. She enjoys meeting and treating patients from all walks of life.