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

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. About us

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. FAQ's

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. Appointments

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. Testimonials

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. Contact us

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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

What is osteopathy?
What is cranial osteopathy?
Tell me about osteopathy for babies

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a statutorily regulated Primary Health Care Profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the body and the effects of these disorders on the function of the body and general health (1).

Osteopaths use their hands and highly developed sense of touch (palpation) to diagnose and treat problems within the framework of the body its internal structures.

Osteopaths recognise that problems in the structure of the body will impact on its function and vice versa, and will treat with a view to improving the overall dynamics and health of the body. Osteopathy aims to optimise the body’s mobility, function and overall health.

Individuals are precisely that...individual. Osteopaths assess you from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint, as well as considering other aspects of your life that may be impacting on your current (or past) health such as your occupation, and personal and medical history. This ensures treatment is specifically tailored to you and not just treating symptoms without dealing with the cause.

A wide variety of techniques are used by Osteopaths to help you and facilitate the healing process. These include:

  • Releasing and stretching muscles, including ‘massage’ type methods.
  • Rhythmical mobilising of stiff or restricted joints.
  • Gentle manipulation to restore normal joint function and range of movement (only used where appropriate, and then only with your consent. There are always alternative methods if that is what you prefer).
  • Lymphatic techniques to stimulate drainage.
  • Cranial osteopathy
  • Visceral techniques

Additionally you may be given home care advice to complete the ‘whole person approach’, such as:

  • Specific exercises and stretches to help speed your recovery.
  • Nutritional guidance to ensure optimum ‘fuel’ for healing.
  • Relaxation and stress reduction and management techniques.
  • Work-place/work-station advice to reduce occupational injuries.
  • Sports/general activity guidance to help minimise the risk of repeat injuries.

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What is cranial osteopathy?

Cranial osteopathy is a branch of osteopathy that uses highly refined palpation (touch) to detect strains and disturbance throughout the body (not just the head), and help to release them using extremely gentle techniques.

This treatment is, by its very nature, eminently suited to the babies and children, as well as the elderly. However, cranial is suitable for all age groups, and activity levels. It can be integrated into the treatment plan as appropriate for the individual, and many of our patients have reported good improvement in their symptoms.

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Tell me about osteopathy for babies

Young children, especially babies, are often thought of as too young to have built up tension and strain in their bodies, but that is simply not the case.
The journey of being born is a traumatic one that we all go through and can be a hugely stressful experience. A baby’s route through the birth canal is a tortuous one, with enormous contractile pressure throughout. However, a baby’s head is beautifully designed to allow for the many bones of the skull to move and overlap in order to reduce the overall diameter, enabling the baby to safely be delivered.

When osteopaths examine babies, areas of tension are often found in the spine or head, which are indications that the baby is uncomfortable. A baby cannot complain of backache or headache, and will typically express this by crying and being unsettled or irritable.

In a research study conducted by Clive Hayden into the effects of cranial osteopathic treatment on babies, some parents perceived the following changes in their children's behaviour: reduced colicky crying, improved sleep, less unsettled irritable behaviour and increased quiet happy spells. 


 

(1) Description by the British Osteopathic Association.

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