This is a type of treatment which mainly uses the hands to treat a wide range of problems but is most used to treat muscles, joints, aches and pains.

 All osteopaths in the UK have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). This is the body that governs osteopathy in the UK. It is a criminal offence to practice osteopathy or to offer osteopathic techniques without being registered.

An osteopathic treatment will often involve several different techniques such as specific stretching of the joints, massage and manipulation.

 Manipulation is when a small quick movement of a joint is performed. Some people feel this is very helpful to free up a restricted area. Some people really like manipulation, some don’t, and so at The Bexley Osteopathic Clinic we are happy to treat without it, if that is what the patient prefers.