Osteopathy is a system of manual diagnosis and treatment used for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. It is based on the principle that the wellbeing of a person is dependent on the body’s muscles, ligaments, skeleton and connective tissue working in harmony.

Osteopaths are Allied Health Care Professionals recognised by the NHS and governed by statute. They are highly trained and use a variety of techniques to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, thereby supporting the body’s own healing mechanisms. Osteopathy is effective for those seeking immediate care and is beneficial for those wishing to invest in long-term health and preventative solutions.

Osteopathy is suitable for almost everyone and is renowned for treating back pain but does treat all areas of the body using a patient centred approach. Our practice includes the use of many techniques, including articulation, HVTs, soft tissue massage, trigger pointing, muscle energy techniques and  acupuncture if appropriate and agreed with the patient.

Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including but not restricted to: lower back pain, neck pain, tendinopathy, joint and muscle pain, arthritic pain, sports injuries, headaches, RSI, poor postural alignment and pregnancy related pain.

During your initial consultation, a full medical history will be taken together with details about your current issue. With your consent, you will be examined and treated. The course of treatment will depend on the issue, its severity and how long you have had it but your osteopath will discuss this with you. You may be asked to undress down to your underwear if it is felt necessary but towels etc will be used if this is required to maintain your dignity.

We also offer an add-on service of a blood pressure and overall cholesterol check. These can be purchased as an extension to either an Initial or Follow-Up consultation but must be booked in advance”.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, out-patient alternative to surgery for those with many joint and tendon disorders. ESWT sends acoustic shock waves into bone or soft tissue, in effect reinjuring the area on a cellular level and breaking up the scarring that has penetrated tendons and ligaments. The controlled reinjuring of tissue allows the body to regenerate blood vessels and bone cells. The resulting revascularization leads to faster healing and often a return to pre-injury activity levels. It is a treatment using powerful acoustic pulses  in physical therapy.

Used in PureBright Therapies to treat:

• Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis and  Golfers’ Elbow, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Frozen Shoulder & Other tendinopathies and muscular dysfuntion

 

Results are normally seen after 3 treatments but it may take a cycle of 6 for the desired improvement. Treatments must be not more than 1 week apart.

Medical acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points around the body therapeutic purposes to encourage healing and pain relief. It can be incorporated into an osteopathic session or used as a standalone treatment. Prior to any course of treatment, a full medical history will be taken and a physical examination conducted to provide a working diagnosis on which to inform a treatment plan.

Needles are placed in certain areas of the body using multiple points both focally and distally depending on the condition to be treated. The fine, single-use pre-sterilised needles are inserted and once in place are left in position with periodic stimulation for  10-30 minutes.

Acupuncture can help to relieve pain by stimulating the brain and nervous system to produce pain-relieving chemicals. This is thought to help promote the body’s natural healing process. At PureBright Therapies we use acupuncture to treat:

Migraines Tension and cerviogenic headaches Frozen shoulder Chronic pain, such as neck pain, back pain Joint pain Postoperative pain Peripheral neuropathy

We also use dermal seven star needles for the treatment of peripheral neuropathies caused by chemotherapy, diabetes or stroke to help support recovery or management of ongoing conditions.