mark laidler - osteopathy

bachelor of applied science (complementary medicine)

master osteopathy, member aoa

osteopathy is a safe and gentle treatment modality used to address a range of musculoskeletal aliments. osteopathy takes a holistic approach to treatment of the body, ensuring that both the symptoms and more importantly, the cause of the problems are addressed.

what sort of treatment will i receive?

every osteopathic treatment at bodi therapies, is specifically tailored to meet the needs of each patient.

osteopathic techniques used in treatment can include:

• soft tissue massage
• joint manipulation
• joint mobilization
• muscle energy techniques
• soft tissue stretching
• myofascial release
• functional technique
• bowen technique

 what do osteopaths treat?

osteopaths treat a wide range of short and long term problems, including but not limited to:

• low back pain
• headaches
• sciatica
• neck and spinal pain
• arthritis
• spinal disc injuries
• repetitive strain injuries e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome
• tendonitis e.g. patella tendonitis
• epicondylitis e.g. tennis / golfers elbow
• sporting injuries e.g. ankle / knee injuries
• soft tissue injuries
• shoulder strains