With increasing age, the body slows down, loses some of its flexibility and elasticity and does not recover as quickly as it used to. We become slower, stiffer, and more prone to illnesses and trauma. Our senses begin to let us down which means poorer sight, hearing and taste, and becoming unsteady on our feet, reducing mobility and self-confidence.

As we accumulate strains and injuries over the years, we tend to put up with them as an inevitable part of the aging process, but a more positive approach would be to consider these symptoms as the body telling us we need to make positive changes in our lifestyle. We cannot avoid aging, but osteopathic treatment can help to relieve some of the common discomforts including:

• Effects of falls and other accidents
• Postural problems
• Joint pain and stiffness including arthritis
• Neck ache and back ache
• Headache

Patients often also report improvements in general health in areas such as energy levels and mood, and improvements in the functioning of some of the internal organs and systems.  For specific advice ask your osteopathic practitioner.