The clinical Standards Advisory Group recommends Osteopathy for back problems in its guidelines for GPs. Osteopathy is an established and recognised system of diagnosis and treatment which identifies and corrects any abnormalities in the structure of the skeleton or the soft tissue, or in the relationship between them.

Osteopathy can help with the following:

• Sports injuries; Back pain
• Muscle and ligament injuries
• Headaches
• Frozen or stiff shoulders; Neck ache
• Hip, thigh & knee problems; Sciatica
• Arthritic pain & stiffness
• Tennis elbow
• Disc problems
• Wrist pain
• Joint problems
• Pelvic pain
• Muscle weakness
• Whiplash
• Plus custom made foot orthotics to alleviate the pain caused by over pronation e.g. heel spur, shin splints, hip and knee pain.

Introducing Ian Luxton D.O.

Ian Luxton  is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a Member of the Osteopathic Sports Care Association.

What Does an Appointment Involve?

As an Osteopath my hands are used to apply gentle pressure and manipulate the relevant parts of the body to release stresses and tension and to mobilise joints. Methods range from the massage of muscles and ligaments, through passive stretching and traction, to manipulative separation techniques (which patients feel as a click) to improve joint mobility. Electrotherapy may also be used e.g. ultrasound.

• Each patient is carefully screened with a full case history taken on the first appointment and all orthopaedic and neurological testing is applied as appropriate.
• Advice is also given on exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, stress
  and posture.
• Orthotics may also be prescribed to correct the underlying cause of any structural imbalance.

To arrange a consultation with Ian Luxton, please
telephone The Luxton Clinic on 01844 352200