Dynamic Osteopathy by Zena Hewett

 

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Home

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Osteopathy

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Conditions we treat

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Osteopathy for business

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Safe in our hands

your safety & care above all else.to the highest professional standards and puts laid down by the GOsC. Your Osteopath works the strict guidelines of ethics and competency register requires continuing compliance with (1993 Osteopaths Act). Maintenance on the the title ‘Osteopath’ is protected by statute law the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) as All Osteopaths must then be registered with programme.extensive 4-5 year accredited honours degree Osteopathic study requires undertaking an In safe hands?improve your health & quality of life.advice to further speed your recovery & This may also include exercise & healthcare treatment and /or management plan with you. with you. The Osteopath will then agree a A diagnosis will then be made & discussed relevant testing (e.g. blood pressure).assessment will then take place, with any movements. A full examination & postural underwear & perform a series of simple You will normally be asked to undress to your information about your lifestyle & diet, as well take a very detailed medical history including What to expect& ‘glue ear’Children with ‘growing pains’, injuries, •head (plagiocephally)trauma including misshapen problems, post-birth digestive/feeding fretfulness, Babies with •and painsPregnancy aches •Arthritic pain•Period pains•Asthma •‘Slipped discs’•Sports & accidental injuries•Sciatica & ‘trapped nerves’•Hip, knee, ankle & foot problems•Headaches, facial pain & stress•Shoulder, arm & hand problems•Back and neck problems•body. This includes, for example, relief from:backs and necks, we do in fact treat the whole Although best known for our treatment of What can Osteopaths treat? GP for blood tests).to the appropriate professional (e.g. to your investigations, your Osteopath will refer you health condition that requires further to later life. However, if there is an underlying life, irrespective of age & lifestyle - from babies Health issues can be treated at every stage of Who is suitable for treatment? without dealing with the cause.tailored to you, & not just treating symptoms such as your occupation, personal & medical be impacting on your current (or past) health considering other aspects of your life that may functional & postural standpoint, as well as Osteopath will assess you from a mechanical, Individuals are precisely that...individual. Your Why see an Osteopath?but especially babies and the elderly).very gentle Cranial Osteopathy (suitable for all, appropriate & only with your consent), and the type methods, manipulation (where stretching, ‘massage’ mobilising, may include: niques, which -variety of gentle, will use a wide Your Osteopath the body. dynamics & health of will treat with a view to improving the overall will impact on its function and vice versa, and that problems in the structure of the body its internal structures. Osteopaths recognise problems within the framework of the body & (highly trained touch) to diagnose & treat Osteopaths use their hands & palpation skills function and health. aimed at optimising the body’s mobility, Osteopathy is a primary healthcare profession What is osteopathy?

 

Osteopathy for business: the facts

How many people have their work and home life affected by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?

Approximately 25 % of adults are currently affected by a long-standing musculoskeletal condition (1).

As many as 75% of adults will experience back pain during their working life (2).

In 2006/07, an estimated 1 144 000 people in Great Britain believed they were suffering from a musculoskeletal disorder that was caused or made worse by their current or past work, a statistically significant rise since 2004 (3).

Up to 30% of all GP consultations are about musculoskeletal complaints, and are the most common repeat consultation reason (1).

What impact does this have on businesses?

An estimated 10.7 million working days were lost in 2006/07 through musculoskeletal disorders caused or made worse by work. On average, each person suffering took an estimated 16.7 days off in that 12 month period (3).

Work-related MSDs cost employers between £590 million and £624 million every year (2).

A reduced work-force, either due to MSD related absenteeism, or efficiency due to a diminished ability to work, may have huge repercussions throughout businesses. This may lead to: a failure to meet crucial deadlines and the subsequent financial effects of this delay; loss of custom and goodwill; extra costs in providing cover for absent employees; and an unhappy, unhealthy work-force.

What impact for the employee?

The pain and distress of a MSD (whether work-related or not) may have a huge impact on all aspects of an individual’s life, which may also lead to depression and anxiety regarding their condition (1).

Absenteeism from employment may result in loss of income and a resulting increase in stress. Back pain is the number one cause of long-term absence among manual workers and a common cause of short-term absence (1). MSD patients are the second largest group (22%) on incapacity benefit () this in turn has wider reaching effects on families, housing, finances, and general quality of life.

Common work-related conditions that osteopathy can help with include:

Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Repetitive strain injuries Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Headaches and stress Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Back and neck pain Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Manual handling/lifting injuries Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Computer hump Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Carpal tunnel syndrome Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Shoulder and arm pain Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between. Driving related conditions (including whiplash injuries and sciatica) Dynamic Osteopathy is based in Westgate, Chichester and also Southbourne. We provide gentle, safe, effective treatment for the whole family, from newborn to later life, and all stages in between.

How can osteopathy help?

Osteopathic treatment can help both the employee and the employer.

Treatment for the individual may also include guidance on work station set up; postural advice; manual handling advice; self help exercises, and other management advice for reducing the risks of further future injuries.

Osteopathy aims to relieve pain and improve mobility, function and general health, helping to keep you in gainful employment in as much of a safe and pain free condition as possible, allowing you to maintain a better quality of life.

Employers can benefit from a fitter workforce with increased morale, who are more able to be efficient and productive due to improved health, comfort and mobility, with less time off for ill-health.

Osteopaths can form part of company health teams for larger businesses, but small firms may also benefit from a close liaison with the practice. Please contact us for further details.

 References:

(1) The Musculoskeletal Services Framework’, Department of Health, July 2006

(2) Occupational Health Statistics Bulletin, Health and Safety Executive, 2004/5

(3) http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/musculoskeletal/ Accessed 16th December 2007

(4) ‘Who cares wins: absence and labour turnover, 2005,’ CBI (in association with AXA) – May 2005

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