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Effective osteopathic treatment can only be carried out after a safe working diagnosis of the presenting condition has been achieved.This is done by taking a thorough case history and performing an in-depth osteopathic examination.The diagnosis tells us the nature of the injury,why it happened and enables us to design a specific treatment plan to effect a quick and safe recovery.
Effective treatment is based on the philosophy that we should treat the whole body and not just the presenting complaint.We do this using a combination of deep tissue massage,articulatory and manipulative techniques and gentle cranial-sacral release techniques.Seans approach is quite unique in that treatment sessions last 50-55 minutes which allow sufficient time to better understand the nature of the problem and treat accordingly.He believes that effective osteopathic treatment should include assesssment and treatment of the feet(our structural foundations) and the hip flexors,diaphragm and ribcage which are essential for effective breathing.This usually enhances the treatment of the presenting symptoms and reduces the chances of a relapse.
If you present in an emergency with acute pain and other symptoms,Sean will endeavour to give you a safe diagnosis,effective and safe treatment to start reducing the symptoms,advice on self help and/or where he finds appropriate,referral onwards to a more suitable practitioner such as an orthopaedic doctor.