Better Health. Naturally.
Osteopathy | Worcester
ABOUT EMMA
Emma Oldham BSc (hons) Ost.Med.D.O.D.N. Pg(dip)Phyte
Emma studied for four years at The British College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After qualifying in 2001 & becoming registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC), she moved to Edinburgh where she practiced in various clinics, gaining experience and expertise.
Emma set up a practice in Gullane, East Lothian in 2005, which she sold in 2012 to move to Worcester to be closer to family.
Emma has a particular interest in body framework, especially helping others to understand the mechanics of it. When Emma isn’t working, she is kept busy by her 2 children & likes to participate in sporting activities, particularly running. In the past she has competed in Triathlons & Marathons. She also enjoys playing tennis, is a keen gardener & enjoys growing a few vegetables.
What is Osteopathy?
The principles of osteopathy were formalised by an American, Andrew Taylor Still, 120 years ago. Osteopaths treat a wide variety of people and treat the individual tailoring their treatment to the person.
Osteopaths are able to detect areas of injury and tissue damage in the muscles ligaments tendons and joints. Having good spinal mobility can improve nerve and blood supply to your organs, resulting in better health and vitality.
Osteopathy is regulated in the UK by law by the general osteopathic council.
What happens when you visit an Osteopath?
After the case history there will be a thorough physical examination. You may be asked to remove some items of clothing. The examination will include any relevant neurological tests. This allows a full diagnosis and a suitable treatment plan to be developed with you. You will get treatment in the consultation and this session can be up to an hour.
Subsequent treatment sessions are 30 minutes and treatments may given consist of joint mobilisation, passive and resisted stretching, joint manipulation, deep tissue massage, postural and ergonomic advice and Rehabilitative exercises.
Because we are all unique, everyone responds differently. After treatment you may feel relieved and energetic or you may feel a bit tired and achy this is completely normal. Osteopathy can be used to treat most people from babies right through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy up to the elderly. Each person’s case is looked at before treatment commences as to whether it is suitable or not.
What do Osteopaths treat?
- LOWER BACK PAIN
- NECK PAIN AND MECHANICAL HEADACHES
- FROZEN SHOULDERS, TENNIS ELBOW AND WRIST COMPLAINTS
- HIP KNEE AND ANKLE PROBLEMS
- STIFFNESS AND JOINT PAINS
- ARTHRITIC PAIN
- SPORTS INJURIES AND ASSESSMENT
- MOBILITY
- RHEUMATIC PAIN
- STRUCTURAL SYMPTOMS OF PREGNANCY