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Osteo & Spinal - Expert Osteopath in Stockport
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Please Note: We will have limited appointment availability between the dates of September 20th until October 10th due to holidays during this period.
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About Osteo & Spinal
We are experts in osteopathic and spinal care in Stockport. At Osteo&Spinal we treat you in your entirety, taking into account your psychological, social and physical needs on your journey to optimal health.
Why Choose Us?
We take the time to listen to you
We are not just a quick fix
During your first visit, your osteopath will perform a comprehensive assessment to discover the underlying cause for your symptoms. They will then tailor a care plan that concentrate on reducing the pain, rehabilitation, and maintenance to prevent symptoms recurring.
We create a bespoke care plan
It’s all about you!
About Mahsa
I am a fully qualified osteopath at Osteoandspinal. Since graduating from UCO with a master in osteopathy, I’ve been dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life. Among many reasons why I am so passionate about offering osteopathic care is changing people’s lives which is extremely rewarding.
As a healthcare professional, I am incredibly lucky to have the luxury to time hearing patients’ narrative and taking a great satisfaction from being a positive influence in their lives.
My aim is to provide the best care experience by taking each individual needs into account in developing a tailored care plan to discover a healthier version of themselves
In my spare time, I equally love to create different style by putting an outfit together, reading self-help books, journaling, and discovering the nature with my family.Â
FAQs:
At OsteoandSpinal, we believe everyone deserves to be healthy and fulfil their true potential. We thrive to teat you in your entirety, taking into account your psychological, social and physical needs on your journey to optimal health. Whether your goal is to be pain-free or perform better at the gym, we spent plenty of time to listen to your current situation and discover the underlying cause of your problem. Together with you, we work diligently to tailor the most appropriate individual plan to achieve a healthy and happy life.
What does an osteopath do?
Osteopathy is a primary care profession. Osteopaths complete a 4–5 year course to specialize in diagnosing and treating of musculoskeletal and other related issues. Osteopaths seek to help the body to get back to its optimal function without using drugs or surgery. At Osteo&Spinal, your osteopath will consider your symptoms in the context of your lifestyle and personal circumstance to offer a tailored treatment and ensure the best outcome.
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In the UK, osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) which ensure they meet the highest standards of clinical practice by continuing professional development.Â
What do osteopath treat?
Osteopaths are highly specialized in treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions including:
- Neck pain
- Headaches& migraines
- Low back pain & sciatica
- Shoulder/Arm/Elbow/Wrist pain
- Hip & groin pain
- Knee pain
- Ankle & foot pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Trapped nerves
- Sports injury
Osteopaths use joint manipulation, soft tissue massage and stretching to enhance the mobility of the joints, reduce muscle tension and improve blood and nerve supply to body’s tissue. This would help your body’s natural healing.
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They may also provide advice on posture and management to help you reach your health aims and prevent symptoms recurring.Â
What is the difference between a chiropractor and osteopath?
Not much! It’s about what works for your body. Chiropractors and osteopaths both seek a holistic approach to treat musculoskeletal and other related issues. While they may be similar, there are subtle philosophical differences between osteopaths and chiropractors. The primary difference is that chiropractors believe that any problem is a result of dysfunction of the nervous system which controls everything in the body. In comparison, osteopaths consider the body as a whole and seek to restore the body’s function by improving all structures so the body can do its natural healing.Â
Can an osteopath help with sciatica?
Sciatica describes leg pain caused by inflammation or compression of the sciatic nerve which runs from your lower back to your feet. Sciatica can cause severe discomfort and emotional stress which can adversely impact one’s life. Majority of the sciatica case will respond to conservative treatment including osteopathy and exercise. At Osteo&Spinal, your osteopath aims to settle down the inflamed nerve and use manual therapy techniques such as joint manipulation and soft tissue stretching to encourage your recovery.Â
Can an osteopath help with back pain?
Nice guideline recommended spinal manipulation and manual therapy combined with exercise for managing low back pain. Osteopaths use variety of manual techniques such as spinal manipulation and soft tissue stretching to settle down the pain and encourage your body’s function. Your osteopath will assess your symptoms, find the underlying cause, and discuss with you the best plan of care. Â
What should I wear when seeing an osteopath?
You can wear whatever you are comfortable! In your initial examination, your osteopath may require you to get undressed and you will be provided with a gown. If you feel uncomfortable, please discuss this with your osteopath.Â
Do osteopaths treat sports injury?
Osteopaths are highly specialised in treating musculoskeletal injuries. Osteopathic techniques can be used to help indeed any athletes whether an amateur or professional to reach their highest potential in performance. In 2012, osteopaths took part in Summer Olympic games to offer osteopathic care for all athletes, helping them improve their performance through easing pain and reducing the chance of injury. Whether you’re an elite athlete or just started training, your osteopath at Osteo&Spinal can help you relieve the pain, enhance your recovery, and prevent re-injury by use a variety of techniques such as spinal manipulation, joint articulation, and rehabilitation.
Here are some of the injuries that an osteopath can help:
- Neck/Back injuries such as whiplash
- Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder
- Elbow injuries: Tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow
- Knee injuries: Runner’s knee, Ligament/Meniscal tear
- Ankle injuries: Ankle sprain, Achilles tendinitis
- Plantar fasciitisÂ
Is osteopath a doctor?
Osteopathy is one of the allied health professions recognised by the NHS. Osteopaths complete 4-5 year course including 1,000 hours of clinical training to specialise in treating and diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions without using drugs or surgery.Â
Will it hurt?
Adjustments should not be painful when carried out correctly by a qualified practitioner. If you have an acute muscle spasm, there may be some discomfort. Every patient responds differently to care and you may feel sore while your body starts to adjust. Please be advised that your practitioner will tell you if this is likely to happen.Â
I’m not sure if the osteopathic care is for me?
Osteopathic care is suitable for everyone. Please book a free 10-minute consultation with us. We will be happy to talk about our osteopathic care if you’re not sure whether the care is appropriate for you or not. We will happily help you find the best port-of-call.Â
Science behind osteopathy
According to the NHS, there are some evidence to suggest that osteopathy may be effective for some types of neck, shoulder, lower limb pain, some types of headaches and recover after hip or knee operations.
In May 2009 the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published a guideline to improve the early management of low back pain. According to the guidelines, manual therapy including spinal manipulation, joint mobilisation, and massage are be considered as non-invasive treatment for low back pain with or without sciatica.
This treatment may be provided by a range of healthcare practitioners including osteopaths.Â
What Our Clients Say
I got in touch with osteoandspinal after my second knee surgery as I was concerned about my recovery. After my initial consultation, Mahsa explained the issue and laid out a thorough plan for rehabilitating my knee. Following the recommended exercises and after a few adjustments, I’m already feeling stronger and more confident. I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend osteoandspinal clinic.
I can’t recommend this place enough! I visited osteoandspinal during my pregnancy when I developed a severe back pain. Mahsa made me feel comfortable and at ease by explaining all aspects of the treatment. Over the next couple of visits, she managed to reduce the pain through adjustments and acupuncture.
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If you would like to arrange an appointment you can book online by clicking below. Alternatively you can in touch with us on 07464 637437 or reception@osteoandspinal.co.uk