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• chronic back & hip pain, including sciatica and some disc injuries
• chronic neck & shoulder pain or whiplash
• head aches & migraines
• chronic nerve, muscle, & tendon related injuries
• chronic knee or foot & ankle sprain, shin splints & heel spurs
• Tennis/golfers elbow, wrist pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Repetitive strain or sports injuries
• Some breathing difficulties such as apnoea or asthma, and rib dysfunctions

…or through pregnancy and childhood, typically with
• lower back and hip pain adjusting to weight distribution
• neck & shoulder pains adjusting to changes in posture
• early childhood musculoskeletal developmental concerns
• Recurrent infections of the ears, sinuses and throat
• Growing pains and injuries

Osteopathy is a hands-on system of examination and treatment, laying emphasis on the health of those tissues that generally define our structure. That is our skeleton, joints, muscles, and connective tissue which package, compartmentalise, and position all our organs, nerves, and vessels.
It is distinctive in the fact that it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer, stems from abnormalities in the function of this structure and our misuse of it. It premises that a healthy functioning structure will encourage a healthy body overall.
Please note. Osteopaths are not trained in medicine, and therefore you must always refer to your medical practitioner if you have medical concerns.

Your Osteopath draws on many of the conventional medical assessments and tools for diagnosis. The main strength of Osteopathic practice however, lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint; and the manual methods of treatment applied. Osteopaths aim to reduce strain in structural tissues by using hands-on techniques such as massage targeting specific areas, stretching of joints and connective tissue, articulation, mobilisation, and muscle energy techniques amongst others; to help improve circulation, movement, and function.
As part of the whole person approach to health, an Osteopath may advise you on exercise programs, postural/ergonomic and lifestyle changes, & nutritional advice to better your treatment, recovery, and subsequent management.

A variety of patients from newborns to the elderly visit Osteopaths regularly as part of their overall health management. Issues vary from dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system, to ailments that may arise from this.

YOUR PRACTITIONER

Bardia completed his training in 1990 at the British School of Osteopathy, London (the largest and oldest school of osteopathy in the United Kingdom and EU, founded in 1917 (http://www.bso.ac.uk). He was awarded a prize for his knowledge of Anatomy by the patron of his school Princess Anne, and went on to post-graduate study with the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation.
His interest in health began from early childhood, and the practice of martial arts including Tai-Chi & Chi kung; and continued in time with exploring modalities such as Alexander technique, Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Feldenkrais.
Bardia’s practice focuses on hands-on treatment, using various soft-tissue/massage techniques and adjustments to compliment if necessary. He draws on his practice and experience to address biomechanical roots to our injuries; emphasizing the importance of correct posture, ergonomics, and breathing patterns, to help with recovery, and improve overall health.