Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment which emphasises the role of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints, ligaments etc.) in the healthy functioning of the body.

Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength however lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint, and the manual methods of treatment applied to suit the needs of the individual patient.

The fundamental aim of the Osteopath is not only to treat the presenting symptoms, but also to establish the underlying cause.