As we get older, our bodies increasingly show signs of wear and tear. Injuries take longer to heal and diseases typically associated with aging start to create mobility problems and increasing discomfort. Osteopathy can often assist in alleviating discomfort and increasing mobility.
Arthritis
Broadly speaking, arthritis can be divided into two types – degenerative and inflammatory.
Degenerative or osteoarthritis is the commonest form and is usually localised to a specific site such as the hips, knees, or spine. Its classic features of pain, stiffness and restricted mobility can often be eased and improved with skilled osteopathic treatment.
Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis is generally a systemic disease affecting not just joints but the whole body. Like osteoarthritis it produces severe pain, stiffness and often deformity.
Treatment is aimed at improving mobility and reducing inflammatory processes by using gentle, manual osteopathic techniques on joints, muscles and ligaments. click here for more information.
Injuries
With increasing age, healing times for injuries increase. Osteopathic treatment can be used to accelerate the healing process in many cases. By treating the injured site directly and considering broader biomechanical influences, osteopathic treatment can help to improve mobility and circulation.