Osteopathy
Osteopathy is described as a way of detecting and treating
parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and
joints which are damaged or not functioning. When the body
is balanced and efficient, just like a well tuned engine,
it will function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving
more energy for healthy living. .
Osteopaths develop a very high standard of hands on skill
(palpation) which they apply in a variety of subtly
different techniques that help free the body to move and
with less impaired function. The application of the above
definition by skilled osteopaths in clinical practice does
at times produce astounding results, especially when
osteopathic functional and cranial techniques are applied
Osteopaths are often associated with back care and
manipulation of the spinal joints which has been shown to
be a very effective element in treating back pain. However,
Osteopathy also helps with symptoms across the whole body
and is not a quick fix method for acute back pain. A
careful case history is taken followed by an examination
and treatment.
Andrade
Osteopathy
There are many slightly different approaches in
musculo-skeletal health between professions such as
osteopaths and physiotherapists as well as between
therapists of the same training.
Osteopathy applies implicitly the tenet that the body is a
unit. This means that if a patient presents with a shoulder
pain David wont just look at the shoulder but will want to
examine whole spine and legs and feet as part of a postural
assessment. Shoulder pain can sometimes occur because of a
foot knee hip problem not just a local shoulder injury or
impairment. It is finding the cause of a muscular pain that
offers the best results.
David de Andrade does not use laser, ultrasound, or
electrotherapy. Instead he prefers to apply his hands-on
palpation skill at treating patients. The osteopathic moto
is "Safe in our Hands"
David is enthusiastic about osteopathy and a
multi-diciplinary approach to health, as such he encourages
patients to see other practitioners where appropriate such
as podiatrists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, dentists,
and of course GP's.
Where possible he contacts other practitioners who are
treating his patients to enhance a co-ordinated approach
