What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a hands-on healthcare approach focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal pain and movement restrictions. It looks at how the body’s systems work together and not just the symptoms the patient is experiencing. Using manual techniques such as soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, stretching, and exercise rehabilitation, osteopathy aims to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve function. By addressing the underlying cause of discomfort rather than just the symptoms, osteopathy supports your body’s natural ability to heal and helps you move with greater ease and confidence.

Digital illustration of a person experiencing back and neck pain, highlighting the spine with red areas and circular touch points around the neck and lower back.

OUR APPROACH

An osteopath is a qualified allied health professional who assesses, diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the muscles, joints, ligaments and nerves. Our approach extends beyond traditional osteopathic management, incorporating hands-on techniques such as soft tissue therapy and joint mobilisation to restore movement and reduce pain.

We also utilise Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), also known as the McKenzie Method, to assess how symptoms respond to repeated movements and sustained positions. This evidence-informed approach allows us to identify the underlying cause of pain, provide targeted treatment, and prescribe personalised exercise programs that empower patients to manage and prevent their symptoms independently.

Conditions We Treat / Manage

Our comprehensive approach looks beyond surface symptoms to understand and treat the underlying cause of your discomfort. Here is a summary of the conditions we regularly care for.

NECK AND BACK PAIN

  • Acute neck pain including kinked neck (toricollis)
  • Mid & Lower back pain 
  • vertebral disc injuries including bulges, herniations and degenerative dic disease 
  • Scoliosis 
  • Headaches

SPORTS INJURIES

  • Rotator cuff injuries 
  • Sports-related strains and sprains 
  • Runners/Jumpers Knee 
  • Achilles Tendon Pain

NEUROLOGICAL PAIN (SCIATIC AND RADICULAR PAIN)

  • Cervical radiculopathy and upper limb nerve conditions 
  • Sciatic Pain and lower limb nerve conditions

JOINT PAIN AND SPRAINS 

  • Shoulder pain
  • Elbow/Wrist pain 
  • Hip pain 
  • Knee pain 
  • Foot and Ankle pain 
  • Arthritis

MUSCLE AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

  • Tendon related pain 
  • Muscle strains and tears 
  • Repetitive strain and overuse injuries

CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS

  • Non specific back pain 
  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Osteoporosis or joint degeneration

  • Osteo Arthritis

Why Chose Complete Motion Osteopathy?

At Complete Motion Osteopathy, we combine professional expertise with a personalised approach to help you feel your best. Our experienced osteopath take the time to listen, thoroughly assess your condition, and create tailored treatment plans that address the root cause of your pain. We focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and empowering you with strategies to manage and treat yourself!