OSTEOPATHY   

Initial Consultation, Case History, Examination & Treatment   £75.00  

Follow-Up Examination & Treatment   £60.00  

* It may also be possible to claim for a course of osteopathy if you have private health insurance policy. Our Osteopath, David Langdon, is a registered specialist practitioner with major health insurance providers that include AXA/PPP, Aviva, PruHealth, Simply Health and Groupama.  

What is Osteopathy

Osteopathy recognises that much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in our body’s structure and function. Osteopaths diagnose and treat problems with muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints to help the body’s natural healing ability. Treatment involves gentle, manual techniques – easing pain, reducing swelling and improving mobility. Often, this involves manipulation which can result in an audible ‘crack’ which is simply the sound of gas bubbles popping in the fluid of the joints. Osteopathy does not involve the use of drugs or surgery.

What do Osteopaths Treat

Osteopaths treat a wide range of patients and conditions:

Half suffer low back trouble – Most back pains result from mechanical disturbances of the spine – postural strains, joint derangements and spinal disc injuries. Osteopathy, with its comprehensive approach to healthcare, is a particularly successful approach to treatment.

Over half are women – Many women are working mothers and combining both aspects of their lives can give rise to problems from the perennial headache to debilitating musculo-skeletal disorders. Many headaches originate from stiffness and tension in the neck and osteopathic treatment can often bring relief. Pregnancy can put a strain on the whole spine and osteopathic treatment can help the body adapt to the many changes it experiences.

A quarter are in their forties – Many patients are losing fitness at this stage in their lives and are more prone to injury. Osteopaths consider the whole person, examining posture and the strength and flexibility of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Treatment is designed to alleviate current problems and to help prevent recurrences. Many are elderly yet pain-killers are not the only solution for the aches and pains associated with ageing. For more permanent relief it is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of pain, a job for which the osteopath is specifically trained. Osteopathy can also help to reduce pain and stiffness in the less acute stages of arthritis.

Many problems relate to work – Work, whether at a computer terminal or in heavy industry, can give rise to disorders of muscles, tendons and joints, particularly in the back, hands and arms. Osteopaths treat many conditions related to the workplace and can give remedial advice and preventative exercise.

Osteopath – David Langdon B.Ost, BSc(Hons), PTS(Dip), MISRM

David is the owner of Langdon Osteopathy London and graduated from the London School of Osteopathy where he obtained his BSc(Hons) in Osteopathy. He is also qualified as an Active Release Technique (Spine) therapist, a western acupuncture practitioner, has studied Biosignature to Level II, prescribes TOG custom made orthotics using gait scan analysis and is qualified in the use of Kinesio Taping
Previously David has worked as a medical photographer in a number of hospitals around the UK and as a Sports & Remedial massage therapist.David’s main interest outside of osteopathy is sport, especially rugby union. He played rugby at London Welsh from 1992 to 2010 retiring through injury at the grand age of 45. David keeps in touch with rugby by working with London Welsh Amateur RFC & Old Priorian RFC where he provides osteopathic services & match day pitch side 1st aid coverIt is his interest in sport and his personal experience of recovering from a number of injuries that brought him to osteopathy and he’s keen to build on his experience of treating and rehabilitating sports men and women competing at all levels from amateurs to professionals. It is important to remember however that it isn’t David’s or Langdon Osteopathy’s intention to only treat sports people but also to help anyone who may need our services.David is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) in accordance with the Osteopaths Act 1993 and is a member of the British Osteopathic Association (BOA). He is also a registered specialist practitioner with all of the major Health Insurance providers.Please visit David’s website for further details www.langdonosteopathy.com