Long Lane Clinic

What is manual therapy?

The manual therapy I offer is designed to restore your body to a state of well-being and balance. It is based on the principle that, for your body to function well, it is necessary for the structure of its joints, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues to be working in harmony. 

The osteopathic tradition in which I work is very much a ‘hands-on’ therapy and I use a variety of techniques such as stretching, massage and manipulation to increase joint mobility and loosen tight muscles, to enhance the blood supply to your tissues and promote your body’s natural healing mechanisms.  I may also offer advice about posture and recommend simple stretching exercises to help speed your recovery and prevent a recurrence of your symptoms. 

At the Long Lane Clinic I treat a wide range of people, from the young to the elderly; people with a physical job as well as those who work in an office or drive for a living; pregnant women and hobby sportsmen and women.

Although I treat a wide variety of conditions, some of which are listed below, you don't have to be injured or in acute pain to come for an appointment.  Many people find regular treatment with mea very effective way of helping them to maintain an active, mobile life and deal with general stiffness, aches and pains.  Others find treatment helps with stress-related symptoms or the physical strains related to their profession.