Emotional stress manifests itself in the physical body. If you think of something as simple as a blush, it is a fleeting physical response to an emotional stimulus – embarrassment. Think of more significant and long lasting emotional stimuli, such as anxiety, stress at work, money worries or relationship difficulties, and you will understand that the physical effects might be larger and more enduring.

If you can’t recall any injury that set off your symptoms, consider what is happening in your life at the moment. Is your body trying to tell you something? Our role as osteopaths is to take these factors into consideration in assessment and treatment. The founder of osteopathy, AT Still, urged us to consider mind, body and spirit – not just anatomy. We sometimes work with psychotherapists, alternating sessions so that issues that surface in the body can be talked through. This can be especially helpful for people processing trauma.

We take a thorough case history to understand what has happened to you throughout your life and how you have coped with it. This helps us to accurately assess your symptoms and how they have emerged over time. With a combination of discussion and hands on treatment we can help you to achieve relief from symptoms, better health and a greater understanding of how to look after yourself.