What is Osteopathy ?
Osteopathy is a type of alternative medicine that involves manual therapy focusing on muscle tissue and bones. It is a holistic approach, aiming to improve the body’s overall healing system.
An osteopath attempts to diagnose conditions with their palpatory skills which are honed through years of practice. Painful conditions are then treated with a range of techniques including soft tissue mobilisation and manipulations of bones and muscles. In turn, this therapy helps in relieving pain in joints and muscles that may cause referred pain.
Osteopaths can treat a number of conditions such as soft tissue injury, back pain, joint pain, slipped disc and trapped nerves.
Is Osteopathy Safe?
Osteopathy is generally considered a safe treatment. It is individually tailored to each patient’s needs, thereby eliminating the one-size-fits-all approach. After a thorough assessment, your Osteopath will formulate a treatment plan for your condition.
Throughout the treatment, the practitioner will monitor your progress and make changes to your treatment if necessary, depending upon any postural changes or readjustments that your body might have gone through.
How do I Train as an Osteopath ?
To become an osteopath in the UK involves 4 years of full-time training or 5 years of part-time training, leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Osteopathy (BSc Hons, Bost or BostMed) or a Master’s degree (Most)
Osteopaths, by law, must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). The GOsc is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring and training Osteopaths in the UK. The GOsC also ensures Osteopaths continue with professional training after registration and ensures high quality standards are met. This is aimed at ensuring the highest standards of therapy are provided with the safety of the public central to this process.
To stay on the GOsc register, the Osteopath must engage in further training and development to ensure a high standard of care is delivered. This is termed Continued Professional Development and involves attending regular training events to stay up to date with the latest skills and research.
The register can be checked on the following link
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