What is Osteopathy 

Osteopathy: a holistic health service:

Osteopathy works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. It is a type of manual therapy which uses a holistic approach in assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions.

Osteopaths various techniques such as physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring. (General Osteopathic Council)

Osteopaths aim to identify and treat the root cause of the presenting complaint in order to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

This may involve a variety of hands-on techniques, including gentle physical manipulation, targeted stretching, and soft tissue release. These methods are designed to improve joint mobility, alleviate muscle tension, promote better blood flow to the affected areas, and support the body's natural healing processes. Your osteopath may also incorporate exercise based rehabilitation to your treatment plan.

Osteopathy is a holistic health service that focuses on the overall well-being of an individual. Osteopaths will take in consideration biological, psychological and social factors which lead to the presenting complaint.

They may provide you with lifestyle advice and exercises to aid recovery, promote health and reduce the chances of reoccurrence.

In conclusion, osteopathy is a holistic health service that takes into account the interconnectedness of the body's systems. By utilising manual techniques, lifestyle modifications, and a patient-centered approach, osteopathy aims to restore balance and promote optimal health

What can we help?

At our London osteopathy clinic, we help with a wide range of general injuries as well as sports injuries.

Performing arts injury

At Johanna Chatelain Osteopathy, we specialise in identifying and helping with a wide range of musculoskeletal performance-related injuries commonly found in singers, dancers, and musicians. These injuries may include playing-related issues, sports-related strains, as well as vocal discomfort or injury. Our dedicated team is experienced in addressing the unique needs of performing artists and providing targeted care to aid in their recovery and long-term well-being.

Common complaints:

• Lower back, neck, shoulder and upper back pain

• Aching joints

• Frozen shoulder

• Fallen arches (flat feet)/ Weak ankles/ Painful feet

• Stress-related problems / pain created at your desk

• Nerve pain such as sciatic pain

• Headaches

• Pregnancy-related pain

Common Sports & Exercise injury:

• Elbow, hand and wrist sports injuries: Tendon injuries such as Golfer's elbow , Tennis elbow, Wrist RSI

• Shoulder injuries:  Rotator cuff injury; Labral injury; Biceps tendinopathy; Shoulder instability including SLAP lesions; Subacromial pain syndrome.

• Foot and ankle injuries: Achilles tendon problems; Plantar fasciitis; Metatarsal pain, Heel bursitis (retrocalcaneal and retroachilles bursitis)

• Knee injuries: Knee ligament (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL ) sprains and ruptures; Meniscal tear; Patellar tendinopathy; Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome); Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome; Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy)

• Shin splints/medial tibial stress syndrome

• Muscle tears

• Hip sports injuries: Groin pain; Hip tendon injury such as gluteal tendinopathy and hamstring tendinopathy; Hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement); Hip bursitis (greater trochanteric bursitis)

• Neck and back pain injuries: Disc related injuries, Facet joint injuries; Sciatica

If you need advice or have any questions about osteopathy, please contact us. You can find us just a few minutes walk from Clapham Common station. We are always happy to help.

What to expect in our London osteopathy clinic:

In our London osteopathy clinic, on your first consultation, your osteopath will take a detailed medical case history and complete a physical examination.

They will then communicate their working diagnosis and create an individualised treatment plan.