Arthrosis
Osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, pain and reduced mobility. Osteopathy targets both local joint mobility and compensatory tensions in surrounding muscles and fascia. A systematic review in Osteopathic Medicine and Primary Care (2012) demonstrates significant pain reduction in hip and knee osteoarthritis. By improving load distribution across the joint, osteopathy can relieve pressure on affected areas and noticeably improve your quality of life.
Arthrosis is a degenerative joint condition in which cartilage gradually wears away. This can lead to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility in the affected joints. Osteopathy can improve mobility, relieve pain and support the surrounding tissue — helping to keep your symptoms manageable and improve your quality of life.
How we help
Joint mobilisation
Using gentle mobilisation techniques, we improve the mobility of affected joints and reduce painful movement restrictions.
Reducing compensation patterns
When one joint is painful, other parts of the body compensate. We balance the entire movement system to prevent overloading healthy joints.
Supporting surrounding tissue
We also treat muscles, tendons and fascia surrounding the affected joint to improve stability and relieve pressure on it.