Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

To an osteopath, for your body to work well, its structure must also work well. So osteopaths work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

Equine Osteopathy is a drug free, manual therapy that aims to improve the mobility and function of the horse’s skeleton, muscles, ligaments, joints and organs, – collectively known as the musculoskeletal system. It is a holistic approach involving an understanding of the problem and it’s causes. The origins of equine osteopathy are derived from the osteopathic techniques used to treat a human. These treatments, when combined with an in-depth understanding of the complexity of the body – its links/pathways, arteries and nerves, which should have a “free flow” of nutrition and oxygen to the tissues. The Equine Osteopath’s in depth knowledge enables him/her to diagnose problems, be they imbalances or restrictions that influence the correct functioning of the joints, muscles, ligaments, spine and organs.