At BOP we offer a whole host of different types of massage, all of which can be adapted to your personal requirements and needs.
Some of the common reasons people may have massage are; to relieve muscle strain and tension, aid sleep, improve mood and wellbeing, relieve tension, everyday anxiety and stress.
Remedial Massage combines general massage with deep tissue techniques. It and can be used to treat both superficial and deep tissues.
Clinical Massage uses stretching, joint mobilisation, fascial stretching, trigger point work and generalised massage to enhance mobility, relax muscles and reduce tension
Remedial and Clinical Massage are our most popular massage treatments and are suitable for people of all ages and levels of activity. As well as being used alone to help with specific problems, massage is often used as a follow-up treatment to osteopathy.
Mostly for people involved in sports. Muscles that have been worked hard can become sore and tight and this makes them more prone to injury. Regular massage can loosen muscles, increase flexibility and lessen chance of injury. Recovery from injury can also be speeded up and scar tissue broken down with treatment. Pre and post event massage is popular amongst sports people for these reasons.
This involves the use of basalt stones which are heated in water and then used with oil to smooth away stresses and strains. It is said that a stroke of the stone is equivalent to 7 of the hand. The treatment can aid relaxation, may improve sleep and enhance a feeling of wellbeing.
PLEASE NOTE- Hot stone massage is currently not on offer at the practice
Aromatherapy massage involves the use of essential oils extracted from plants, herbs, flowers, grasses and fruits. These are blended specifically for your needs and applied via massage to improve a sense of wellbeing.
PLEASE NOTE- Aromatherapy massage is currently not on offer at the practice
The technique involves massage of the face, head, shoulders, arms, neck and upper back. It is carried out in a seated position and can be given through light clothing, or directly onto the skin using oils. Indian head massage is suitable for all ages, if you are able to sit comfortably for 30-45 minutes. If you would prefer not to have the technique done directly to the skin, please wear loose clothing. It is also advisable to remove any make-up prior to treatment.
Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy is a gentle soft tissue (fascia and muscle) release technique that follows the osteopathic principle that the structure of the body governs its function.
During the treatment gentle rolling moves are applied across muscles, ligaments and tendons at specific points in order to trigger a neural response. The amount of pressure used is appropriate for that individual.
Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to process the information it has received and initiate the healing process. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the session.
Emmett Technique
The Emmett Technique is a gentle muscle release therapy using light finger pressure. This method is applied to specific locations on the body, aiming to initiate the gentle release of heightened tension in muscles and muscle groups.
In order to get the best out of Bowen or Emmett treatments, they are best applied directly on the skin. Light clothing may be warn if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE- Bowen and Emmett are not currently on offer at the practice.
Find out about what to expect from your first visit to Broadwater Osteopathic Practice.
Throughout Covid our prices have been kept as low as possible and included our PPE costs. In 2021 our fee structure will continue as it is now, absorbing our increase in fees in this structuring. When PPE is no longer needed, our fees will remain at this rate.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition which affects many people and happens when the space around the spinal cord becomes narrowed.
This occurs most commonly in the lumbar region, but can occur in the cervical region too.
As the space becomes narrow, there may be pressure on the spinal cord and also the supporting blood and nerve supplies too. This will then affect levels below the area of restriction.
The main reason for the narrowing is wear and tear due to arthritic change. Arthritis can lead to bony outgrowths on your joints and thickening of ligaments too, which can encroach the spinal canal.
Sometimes vertebral collapse can also cause this as a result of trauma or osteoporosis.
It is common for patients who have stenosis to present with back and/or leg pain which may affect 1 or both legs. The pain tends to be worse when walking, especially a distance and is eased by sitting, resting or bending forwards.
Often people will mention their symptoms ease when they push the supermarket trolley. It is more common in the older ager groups, due to degenerative change, but can also occur as a result of other underlying conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis or Paget’s disease.
Osteopathic treatment, although not altering the underlying condition, can help to improve function and mobility, alongside prescriptive exercise to ease pressure on the spinal cord.
Patients will often respond favourably with this approach and it can help reduce the need for surgical intervention.
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