Osteopathy - structural and cranial 

Osteopathy, as a discipline offers many different techniques, including soft tissue massage, spinal manipulation, and gentle cranial (involuntary motion) techniques. All or some of these will be included with in a standard treatment where indicated, and with patient consent.

The terms 'structural' or 'cranial' osteopathy simply refer to different techniques used within the profession. Here at Cowal Osteopathy Helen has 23 years experience as a registered osteopath and each year undertakes more than the required amount of continous professional development training needed to maintain her annual registration with the General Osteopathic Council. 

Rehabilitation exercises are offered as standard within Cowal Osteopathy, plus ergonomic advice.

Other appraches including Shockwave Therapy, Medical Acupuncture etc. available and included where appropriate within a standard therapy session. 

Shockwave Therapy may be offered as a stand alone option.

It is not necessary for you to be experiencing symptoms on the day of treatment, and sometimes it is easier to find the underlying strain patterns in the body when there is less pain to generate a protective response. Most back pain – especially when caused by arthritis – is more easily treated before it becomes severe, so think prevention as much as cure.

No GP referral is necessary.

Contrary to popular belief Osteopaths do not only treat backs nor do we only deal with bones. We treat conditions occurring throughout the whole body where problems within the musculoskeletal systems may cause problems.

Helen works closely in conjunction with GPs, specialists and other practitioners to ensure you are as comfortable and well as you can be.

Helen is available on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.