In the United Kingdom, Osteopaths undergo comprehensive training and are registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC). The GOSC plays a crucial role in ensuring effective treatment and patient safety by establishing and upholding rigorous standards for osteopathic practice and professional conduct.

Osteopathy is recognised as a safe and effective form of preventative medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and maximising the function of the musculoskeletal system. This can then positively influence other body systems like the respiratory, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems.

Osteopathy works on the biomechanics of the patient and how well muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue function as a unit. 

Common causes include postural imbalance from work and hobbies, psychological or physical trauma, aging, arthritis, surgery, childbirth, hypermobility and inactivity. Osteopaths are trained to diagnose and provide management through treatment to improve the patients well being.

I can be found in three locations in the South West area, in Bristol, Wells Road, Bedminster Down and Taunton.