Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a recognised healthcare profession in the UK that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of health conditions. While many people visit osteopaths for help with pain, osteopathy offers much more than simple symptom relief. It takes a whole-body approach to health and wellbeing—working to restore balance, improve function, and support your body’s natural ability to heal itself.
Osteopaths use a range of hands-on techniques—such as manipulation, stretching, mobilisation, and massage—to improve mobility, reduce pain, and help the body heal itself. Treatment focuses not only on the area of discomfort but also on any underlying imbalances or contributing factors, including past injuries, health concerns and lifestyle.
Osteopathy is founded on the principle that the structure and function of the body are closely interconnected. If the body’s structure is out of balance, its function will be affected—which can lead to pain and reduced mobility.
At Somacare, our osteopaths combine hands-on treatment with lifestyle and exercise advice tailored to your individual needs. Our goal is to help you move better, feel better, and live better—without relying on medication or invasive procedures.
What Can Osteopaths Help With?
There are many conditions and complains that people may seek osteopathic treatment for. These include:
- Generalised aches and pains
- Tension and the inability to relax
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritic pain
- Acute and chronic back pain and neck pain
- Shoulder and elbow pain (e.g., frozen shoulder or tennis elbow)
- Sciatica
- Minor sports injuries and tensions
- Muscle spasms
- Headaches arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
- Migraine prevention
- Circulatory problems
- Digestive issues
- Neuralgia
- Minor postural imbalances caused by pregnancy or work-related stress
Osteopaths do not claim to cure specific medical conditions, instead we aim to improve your quality of life by reducing pain, improving mobility and supporting overall physical health. There are many people who may have difficulties not on the list who can still find benefit from seeing an osteopath. If you have a condition or an injury not on this list please do get in contact to find out how osteopathy might help you.
A Regulated, Professional Healthcare Service
Osteopathy is legally regulated in the UK. All osteopaths must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), which ensures high standards of safety, ethics, and clinical competence. At Somacare, you can trust that your osteopath is fully qualified, insured and committed to delivering safe and effective care.
