The Charterhouse Clinic 98 Crawford Street London W1H 2HL
Intro
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a holistic system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works on the principle that the well-being of an individual relies on the optimal function of all the body’s structures, as well as carefully considering the effect of environmental and psycho-social factors to health
Treatment is a hands on therapy, using palpation, soft tissue massage, stretching and careful joint manipulation. This aims to reduce muscle tension, restore joint mobility, and enhance blood flow and nerve supply to tissues. Diagnosis is reached through thorough health screening and appropriate medical examination.
How can Osteopathy help?
Osteopathy primarily treats conditions such as:
Back pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Sciatica and slipped discs
Stress
Headaches and migraines
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Arthritic pain
Sports injuries
Back pain during and after pregnancy
Poor posture
Our Treatments
What to expect from treatment
Treatment always starts with a case history and examination. This is followed by a postural assessment, and any orthopaedic, cardiovascular or neurological testing as appropriate. This allows a thorough diagnosis, and helps to screen each patient for any underlying health problems.
Each treatment is tailored to the individual and aims to educate the patient, helping them understand their pain and how to manage it effectively.
Loose, comfortable clothing is ideal attire during the treatment.
Back Pain and Neck Pain
Back and neck pain are very common, and affect most people at some point in their lives. Common causes of pain are poor posture, lifting awkwardly, or trauma. Osteopathy works well for these types of pain because the osteopath will always look for the most logical solution. This usually involves effective and simple hands on treatment, followed by rehabilitative exercises and sound management advice.
There is always help at hand for you, whether your pain is acute or chronic.
Stress and Tension Headaches
Stress affects everybody. It is part of everyday life, and can have varying degrees of affect upon our wellbeing. While most of us see stress as an outside force, there is another way of looking at it. When stressed, the body strives to increase its intake of oxygen by altering the way it breathes. So instead of just relying on the diaphragm and the elastic recoil of the thorax, it engages the accessory muscles of breathing in the neck and shoulders. Rather than allowing the diaphragm to descend and draw air into the lungs, the body is forcibly dragging the ribs into elevation to pull air in!
As stress becomes more chronic, these muscles increase in tone, which actually reduces the effectiveness of the diaphragm and works against thoracic recoil. This can affect everything from mood to posture, and explains why stress causes neck and shoulder pain, as well as headaches, dizziness, hyperventilation and anxiety.
Treatment combines head, neck and shoulder massage to ease muscle tension, and gentle manipulation to all the joints in the upper thorax to ensure freedom of movement in the spine and ribs. Simple but effective breathing techniques and home exercises also help.
Corporate Bookings
Looking after the back bone of your business.
We are always open to working closely with companies that recognise the huge impact that sickness absence has on their business. According to the Office for National Statistics, the top four causes of sickness absence are 'back pain', 'neck and upper limb pain', 'other musculoskeletal problems', and 'stress and anxiety'.
There is no need for your business not to have a fast link to good care. We can provide a number of suggestions and treatment packages to help keep your staff fit for work, happy, and productive.
About
Location
Paul works from The Charterhouse Clinic, situated in the heart of Marylebone.
The Charterhouse Clinic is a calming and therapeutic environment, housing some of the most dedicated and most well established therapists in London.
The clinic is a short walk from the Marylebone, Edgware Road and Marble Arch tube stations, and for those choosing to travel by car, there is plenty of street parking nearby.
Bio
Paul Harmes M.Ost
Paul trained for five years at the British School of Osteopathy, achieving the Master of Osteopathy degree. This is one of the most challenging medical courses available in the UK. During his time there, Paul worked extensively in the Sports Clinic, treating a wide range of sporting injuries, as well as working in various other clinics dedicated to children, the elderly, HIV sufferers and expectant mothers.
Paul has worked for several years in Marylebone, treating high level athletes, celebrities and world leaders in an atmosphere of utmost discretion.
All osteopaths are registered and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Osteopathy was recognised as a profession by parliament with the 1993 Osteopaths Act, and the formation of the GOsC.
Price and Booking
Price
30 Minute Treatment
£72
60 Minute Treatment
£95
Booking
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