Many adults experience aches and pains throughout their lives, which can significantly affect their overall quality of life. These discomforts can occur anywhere in the body, from the head to the toes. While there are countless issues that adults may seek osteopathic care for, the most common complaints we treat at Still Point Osteopathy include:

Lower Back Pain: Lower back pain is a widespread and debilitating condition thataffects up to 70% of adults at some point in their lives. Osteopathy offers an effective approach to diagnosing and relieving lower back pain by addressing the underlying causes. Our team will create an individualised case history and examination to identify the source of pain and focus on reducing tension and restoring balance in the affected muscles and joints.

Upper Back Pain and Shoulder Pain: Postural strain often contributes to upper backand shoulder pain, particularly among office workers. Poor posture can lead to gravitational changes that place excessive strain on the upper back and shoulder joints, resulting in discomfort and tension. To provide holistic relief, we will examine the entire musculoskeletal system, from the pelvis to the upper back, addressing the root causes of strain and discomfort and creating a personalised treatment to help get you back to better health and posture.

Headaches: Headaches are one of the most common afflictions among adults, withseveral types that can knock you about and cause head pain. Tension-type headachesand migraines are among the most common forms. Osteopathic treatment for headaches focuses on improving neck mobility, reducing tension in the upper neck muscles, and addressing trigger points and referred pain originating from suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull. This approach often involves enhancing thebiomechanics of the neck, spine, and pelvis. It might sound daunting, but it’s safe and can bring about instant relief.

Osteopathic care for adults is rooted in the philosophy that the body has the ability to heal itself when it's in a state of balance. As such, we believe in working with our patients to identify and address the underlying causes of pain and discomfort, rather than treating symptoms for the short-term. Through a combination of manual techniques, exercise prescription, and lifestyle recommendations, we aim to restore harmony to the musculoskeletal system, improve overall well-being, and alleviate pain.

While lower back pain, upper back pain, neck pain, and headaches are some of the most
frequent reasons adults seek osteopathic care, the scope of osteopathy extends far
beyond these ailments. We are trained to evaluate and treat various musculoskeletal
issues, including problems in the legs and arms, such as knee and elbow pain, as well as
sports-related injuries. At the heart of osteopathy is the study of biomechanics and how
each part of the musculoskeletal system interacts with and influences every other part.
This means that though you may have an injured ankle, you will likely favour the other
foot which can cause an imbalance over time and lead to other injuries. It is our goal to
treat not only the injured ankle but prevent you from creating soreness in your other
ankle, back, hip or knees.

At Still Point Osteopathy, we specialise in treating complex, chronic pain. In some
disorders, osteopathic medicine may not be appropriate, however, our team of qualified
professionals will ask about your medical history to treat you in the context of your
overall health. We tailor our approach to each individual and focus on diagnosing and
treating any underlying conditions. Other conditions and osteopathic services we offer
include:

• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue
• IBS
• Disc Herniation
• Whiplas
• Scoliosis
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Pelvic Girdle Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Knee Pain