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Osteopathy

Osteopathy is the gentle therapy for treatment of the muscular skeletal system. Osteopathy focuses on gentle massage, exercises and other techniques to overcome acute pain and movement issues.

In the field of “muscular skeletal treatment” osteopaths are well known for their gentle approach to pain relief. At Vibrant Health, our Osteopathic team focuses on uncovering the source of the problem, not just treating the symptoms. We diagnose the lifestyle activities that are causing your health issues, and then help you to keep doing the activities you love, without risking your wellbeing.

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What do our Osteopaths work with?

Safe Pregnancy Care

​Pregnancy places new physical demands on the body and can bring aches, tension, and postural strain. Our osteopaths offer gentle, drug-free care designed to support comfort, mobility, and overall wellbeing throughout each stage of pregnancy.

Sciatic and Hip pain

Pain in the hips or radiating down the leg can affect sleep, walking, and sitting comfortably. We look beyond the symptoms to identify contributing factors, working to reduce nerve irritation, improve stability and mobility, and help you feel more supported in your body.

Sports Injuries

Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a gym lover, or just enjoy staying active, injuries can be frustrating and disruptive. Our osteopaths focus on understanding how your body moves, easing pain, restoring strength and mobility, and helping you return to the activities you love with confidence.

Back Pain

Back pain can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Whether your pain is new or ongoing, we provide hands-on care combined with practical advice and movement strategies to help reduce discomfort, improve function, and support your long-term wellbeing.

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Long hours at a desk, stress, poor posture, or repetitive movements can leave the neck and shoulders feeling tight and uncomfortable. We take a whole-body approach to relieve tension, improve movement, and support lasting changes so you can move more freely day to day.

Headache and Migraines

Many headaches and migraines have strong physical components, including muscle tension and strain through the neck and upper back. Osteopathic care aims to ease these contributing factors, helping to reduce tension and support better overall comfort.

Joint Pain ( e.g from Deterioration & aging)

As our bodies change over time, joints may feel stiffer or more sensitive. We focus on maintaining mobility, reducing discomfort, and helping you stay active and independent through tailored treatment and supportive lifestyle guidance.

Whiplash and Injury Pain

Accidents and sudden injuries can leave the body feeling stiff, sore, and unsettled. Our treatment approach is gentle and personalised, focusing on reducing pain, improving movement, and guiding you safely through the recovery process at your own pace.

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Infant and Childhood Osteopathy

Children and Babies

Osteopathy recognises the particular stresses on the body children experience as they grow from babies to teenagers, and has developed an approach to work with children of all ages.

A range of problems may interfere with the normal development of a child. Trauma during pregnancy and birth, childhood accidents and falls, or simply the young body’s rapid growth can create or contribute to problems associated with bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Other issues faced by children include posture problems, inflammatory conditions and sporting injuries.

An osteopath will work with you and your child to plan the best way forward. The osteopath will take a complete medical history, conduct an examination, and ask you and your child questions. Your osteopath and you can determine which type of osteopathic treatment is suitable, and if referrals to other health practitioners are needed. Your osteopath can also offer advice on nutrition, general health, posture and exercise.

Osteopaths commonly treat babies with:

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  • Developmental problems

  • Constant crying

  • Feeding difficulties

  • Digestive problems and constipation

  • Skull deformation or flat head syndrome

Conditions that osteopaths treat in children and teenagers include:

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  • Back pain and headaches

  • Ear infections

  • Growing pains in muscles, bones and joints

  • Postural problems including curvature of the spine

  • Urinary problems

  • Period pain

  • Walking difficulties or foot pain

  • Sporting injuries

  • The physical effects of cerebral palsy

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