Osteopathy is a system of  musculoskeletal medicine. Osteopathic treatment is based on the principle that, if the body moves well, its parts function well, therefore leaving you pain free to do the things you want to do.

An osteopath treats the whole body, rather than just the injury, because all the parts of the body are connected.  By treating all the affected areas, you will have less pain, recover faster, and get on with the important things in life.

As osteopaths we examine the joints, muscles, nerves, and ligaments for injury, mis-alignment and pain.  If necessary, osteopaths can arrange special diagnostic tests which help to confirm the what’s really going on and causing the problem.

Osteopaths also give advice on food and diet, exercises and movements to help you recover and avoid further injury, and medications for pain relief and inflammation.

Regulation and Training for Osteopaths

An osteopath is a government registered practitioner of musculoskeletal medicine. Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners; that is you do not need a referral to see one. Osteopaths are trained to diagnose and treat problems of the musculoskeletal system and related areas of the body.

Currently, osteopaths are registered in each state and territory of Australia.  During 2010, state registration will be replaced with Federal Registration with the Australian Osteopathic Council.

Click here to read more about osteopathic treatment and types of techniques used