Seniors & Older Adults

Supporting Seniors & Older Adults 

Osteopathy offers valuable support for seniors and older adults, addressing age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system to help maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life. We understand that as the body naturally undergoes degenerative processes, new challenges can arise.

Understanding Age-Related Body Changes

As you age, natural changes like decreased bone density, reduced muscle mass and strength, joint stiffness from cartilage wear, and altered posture due to spinal changes can occur. These can lead to increased pain, reduced range of motion, balance problems, and difficulty performing daily activities.

Gentle & Targeted Treatment

Your osteopath uses gentle, age-appropriate techniques tailored to your needs. These include soft tissue massage to improve circulation and reduce muscle tension, careful joint mobilisation to maintain flexibility without overstressing joints, and breathing techniques to support respiratory function and overall relaxation.

Our treatment focuses on managing common age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, postural changes like kyphosis (forward curvature of the upper back), and the effects of conditions like osteoporosis, which can make bones more fragile.

Enhancing Balance and Preventing Falls

A key focus is fall prevention. Your osteopath works to improve balance, proprioception, and coordination through specific exercises and techniques that enhance your body's awareness of its position and movement. We also address muscle weakness and joint stiffness that can contribute to instability.