Osteopathic Clinics Ireland

Julie has extensive experience in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions and sees people of all ages from very young babies to the elderly. 

Tarja Owens, an Olympic cyclist and qualified osteopath, has a wealth of knowledge in sports rehabiliation and training.

Catriona Foley. Registered Osteopath  Cost of initial treatment is. €65.Allow one hour Follow up treatment cost is €60.allow 40mins Cost for Children, OAP or unwaged is €50 During your initial consultation,your Osteopath will take a full case history of your current symptoms, your past medical history and your general health. These questions will help to establish the cause of your pain and any areas of the body that may be contributing factors. EXAMINATION:Your Osteopath will carry out a detailed physical examination of the whole body.This will include a postural assessment,testing of joint mobility and standard medical tests (  if necessary).you may be asked to remove some items of clothes for the examination, so wear appropriate underwear/ bring short or leggings or wear a track suit. DIAGNOSIS: A diagnosis will be discussed with you during this initial consultation.This should include an explanation of the structure that is causing your pain. ( eg muscle, ligament ,disc, nerve etc TREATMENT:Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy; the hands on treatment may include massage ,stretching, mobilisation and \or manipulation. Most osteopathic treatment is gentle and should not cause undue discomfort.   If your injuries do require hands on treatment of painful and tender areas , your osteopath will exercise care to make you as comfortable as possible.                                                          Some people experience mild soreness for a day or two after treatment, similar to that felt after mild exercise SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF : Everybody, and everyones's cause of pain is different,  but generally you would expect to see some changes in your symptoms after one or two visits.         Some long term or chronic conditions may require a longer or more frequent treatment. If  you have any concerns, your osteopath will be happy to discuss these with you

OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR BACK PAIN & SCIATICA  : using manual techniques , Osteopaths examine the whole body to identify  sources of pain and restricted movement  that may indicate injury or impaired function.                  Osteopathy aims to  relieve back pain by: stretching the muscles and ligaments of the back; Reducing muscle spasms; Restoring mobility to the spine.   CAUSES OF BACK PAIN:  In most cases back pain is caused by  a minor injury or a strain, rather than anything more serious, and can be referred to as "simple back pain".            The symptoms often occur  suddenly and can be triggered by a particular movement, but the Causes may of been building for some time.   Common causes of back pain include: bad posture; being overweight; poor posture; lifting, carrying, pushing,pulling loads that are too heavy;an unsupportive mattress; an injury;  slouching; stress. Other causes of back pain include: arthritis, degenerative disc disease; scoliosis ; prolapse disc;  deformities of the spine; spinal stenosis etc......   

Full medical case history  Full examination, find the diagnosis specific treatment tailored to the fix the cause of your symptoms Reassess to see the change made, (progress gained)

Infants, Babies, Todlers, Children and teenagers Cranial, reflux, colic, sleep disturbances, leaning difficulties, special need, developing problems

Osteopathy is a philosophy, which distinguishes the profession from other health professional. Many forms of manual treatment are known however it is the Osteopath's knowledge and ability to treat each patient presentation each individual with specific aim to find the cause and fit it!