Our bodies are constantly striving to keep us functioning & pain-free. Sometimes, things come up that make this more challenging.

From postural demands to injuries, illnesses, or stress, we accumulate strains throughout our lives. Once we reach our threshold, or ability to cope, we develop pain or impaired function – osteopaths call this ‘decompensation.’

This clever process of compensation and decompensation means that the site of pain is not always the ‘primary’ restriction; for example, your right knee pain may be stemming from a restriction in your lower back or ankle.  

Osteopaths can facilitate the body in this natural process of self-regulation/healing by accurately diagnosing and creating space for tissues, improving movement, and providing education or advice on how best to manage the issue ongoingly.