Osteopathy - Common uses 

Osteopathy is most commonly used to treat conditions that affect the muscles, bones and joints.

These conditions include:

• lower back pain
• neck pain
• repetitive strain injury
• arthritis
• sports injuries
• problems with posture caused by driving, work or pregnancy

Some osteopaths also claim to be able to treat conditions not directly related to muscles, bones and joints, such as:

• asthma
• headaches and migraines
• painful periods
• digestive disorders
• sinusitis (infection of the sinuses)
• stress
• depression 
• colic and sleeplessness in babies and children

NICE recommended uses

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines to the NHS on the use of treatments and care of patients.

Currently, NICE recommends that osteopathy is considered as a treatment option for persistent lower back pain.

Read about the evidence for osteopathy.