Treatment is usually gentle and normally involves movement of the spine or joints.
Sometimes massage techniques may be used as well as muscle stretching.
Very often treatment involves Cranial Osteopathy. This is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body, including the head. It is extremely effective in treating a wide range of conditions in people of all ages, from birth to old age.
Medical Acupuncture may be used to normalise tissues and reduce pain.
Giving advice is an essential part of the treatment as well as educating the patient on the nature of their problem. Very often exercises are prescribed.