Top reasons that people visit the osteopath

When you were thinking about whether to book your osteopathy appointment this Christmas, you might have wondered what drives people there in the first place. Not everyone is very familiar with what exactly osteopaths do, so they might not really know what kind of problems they have warrant an appointment. Below are some of the most common reasons people decided to consult an osteopath.  1. Spine and Pelvis Problems with these 2 key areas on the body are what research shows were the most common reasons people sought consultation with an osteopath. Contrary to what one might think, osteopaths are not helping countless multitudes with injuries incurred while skiing or surfing, but rather spine and pelvic injuries incurred by an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Sports injuries are also part of the client base, of course, but in a world where more and more people are damaging their spine and pelvis as a part of their everyday activity, osteopaths are increasingly needed for help. Their holistic approach is designed to get to the root of these problems rather than simply finding a quick fix. 2. Women’s Health The same research that shows spine and pelvic problems being among the most complaints people take to an osteopath also reveals that by far women are more likely to seek help than men. The study revealed that of 14,000 patients reviewed, more than 8700 were female. Women seek out osteopaths more than men seemingly because their bodies undergo many more chemical and hormonal changes through life, especially when getting pregnant…. Read More