Cricklade Road Practice was established 24 years ago with the aim of providing high quality Osteopathic care to the local population.

Osteopathy is a safe and natural complementary therapy that focuses on the framework of the musculoskeletal system (eg. the bones, muscles, connective tissues etc.) and its state of health and function.

An Osteopath looks at underlying structure or individual parts making up the body (bones, muscles, ligaments, joints etc), and then assesses the quality and integration of function between these parts (eg. how they are working together). This information in conjunction with the patient’s case history or story is used to understand why the bodies’ ability to function well has been compromised.

Through this process the Osteopath gains an understanding of how, and why, the body has reached a point of dysfunction. Understanding the underlying aetiology, or cause of the dysfunction is the first step towards addressing and resolving the problem.

The solution to the problem can lie within the muscular and skeletal frame of the body and the integration of its parts or in some cases can be found external to the body. For example, poor posture due to the set up of a work station (VDU) can cause strains upon the musculo skeletal system, as can a mother carrying a child continually on one hip.


The health of musculo-skeletal system can have a direct impact on that of the rest of the body. It provides the Framework for blood vessels, lymphatic’s, nerves, veins to function within, and provides a protective casing for all the internal organs.

In this manner treating the musculo-skeletal system can influence many internal systems of the body, as well as effecting internal organs.

Osteopathy is most widely known for treatment of the Lower back and neck. However, it has the capacity to treat considerably more, and is a recognised and effective means of treating a wide range of painful disorders.

All ages can benefit from treatment; from the strains and trauma of birth in the new born, through to arthritis in the elderly.

All of our Osteopaths are registered and regulated by the GOSC.

Treatment costs range from £30 - £42, and Cricklade Road Practice is open Monday - Sat, including some evenings. www.crickladeroadpractice.co.uk

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