If you’ve ever struggled with recurring physical pain, stiff shoulders, or postural aches that just don’t go away, you’re not alone. Many people live with discomfort, thinking it’s something they just have to tolerate.

Osteopathy offers a natural, hands-on approach to understanding and addressing these issues — by looking at the root cause, not just the surface symptoms.

What exactly is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on how the body moves and functions as a whole. The principle is straightforward: when your body moves better, it functions better.

Osteopaths use hands-on techniques to:

• Release tension in muscles and connective tissue

• Improve joint mobility

• Support circulation and lymphatic drainage

• Help the body restore its natural balance and function

Rather than focusing only on the area that hurts, osteopaths assess the full body to identify what’s contributing to the problem.

What does an osteopathy session involve?

Each session is tailored to the individual and typically includes:

1. A detailed discussion about your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history

2. A physical assessment of your posture, movement, and tension patterns

3. Manual treatment — which may include soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, stretching, and guided movement

4. Practical advice on posture, movement, or home care to support your recovery and prevent recurrence

There are no machines or standard routines. The treatment is specific to your needs and goals.

What can osteopathy help with?

Osteopathy can be effective for a wide range of issues, including:

• Neck and back pain (often related to desk work or posture)

• Shoulder tension and stiffness

• Tension headaches or jaw discomfort

• Postural imbalances

• Sports or gym-related strains

• Ongoing muscle tightness that doesn’t improve with massage

• Pregnancy-related body changes and postnatal recovery

Whether your issue is recent or long-standing, osteopathy works to support the body’s ability to move, adapt, and heal.

How is osteopathy different from physiotherapy or chiropractic?

While all three professions have their place, here’s a general comparison:

Osteopathy

• Whole-body, movement-based

• Manual therapy, mobilisation, advice

• Root cause, integrated view

Physiotherapy

• Rehab and function-focused

• Exercise, rehab plans, manual work

• Strength, movement, recovery

Chiropractic

• Spine and nervous system alignment

• Adjustments and spinal manipulation

• Spinal correction and alignment

Osteopathy often combines hands-on work with structural reasoning and practical advice — in a single session.

How do physiotherapy, osteopathy, and chiropractic complement each other?

Although commonly viewed as separate options, physiotherapy, osteopathy, and chiropractic care can work together — each bringing a unique perspective to a patient’s recovery journey.

• Physiotherapists focus on movement retraining, rehabilitation, and exercise prescription. They guide long-term recovery, especially after injury or surgery.
  
  

• Osteopaths provide whole-body manual treatment to improve mobility, reduce tension, and address structural imbalances.
  
  

• Chiropractors specialise in spinal alignment and nervous system function, often using adjustments to target joint restrictions and nerve-related issues.
  
  

Rather than contradicting, these approaches can complement each other. For example:

• A chiropractor may offer initial relief from acute nerve or joint-related pain
  
  

• An osteopath may then help improve body balance and reduce muscular compensations
  
  

• A physiotherapist may follow up with structured strengthening and long-term movement retraining
  
  

But of course you can also achieve short-term/ long-term benefits from all these three modalities.

In short:

• Chiropractors adjust structure and nerve flow
  
  

• Osteopaths restore movement and balance
  
  

• Physiotherapists strengthen and retrain function
  
  

Each can offer value at different stages of care — and the most effective outcomes often come from knowing how to sequence or combine these approaches based on individual needs.

What makes this clinic different?

What sets this clinic apart is Anselina’s background in both physiotherapy and osteopathy. This dual training allows her to approach treatment with a broader perspective — combining the structural, hands-on techniques of osteopathy with the movement and rehabilitation principles of physiotherapy.

Instead of following just one model, each session is tailored to what your body actually needs — whether that’s soft tissue release, joint work, movement retraining, or all of the above.

It’s a more integrated and balanced approach, designed to help you not only feel better, but move better — and stay that way.

Final thoughts

If you’re looking for a clear, hands-on way to address pain or tension — osteopathy may be the right fit for you.

It’s not about temporary relief. It’s about understanding your body, addressing the source of discomfort, and helping you move and function with more ease.

Feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more or book a session. We are here to help.