How We Treat • Right advice • Right treatment • Right time Book Online Osteopath Russell Dougall (BSc Hons) performing spinal or back adjustment on a patient

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a gentle manual therapy that stretches, mobilises and rebalances the body. It helps you become pain free and return to health quickly. 
It supports not only the joints and muscles but also the nerves and organs too.

Osteopathy for Children

Childhood development unfolds rapidly, so early detection of physical problems is very important during this phase.

Treatment can bring quick pain relief and also prevent future problems.

Osteopath treating a child’s foot using gentle manual therapy at Costa Med Osteopaths

Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial osteopathy recognises that the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord have subtle, rhythmic pulsations that are vital for your health.   

As skilled practitioners, we detect imbalances and stimulate healing using gentle hand pressure on the skull, skeleton and connective tissues.

Osteopath performing cranial osteopathy on a relaxed patient at Costa Med Osteopaths

Osteopathy & Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the growing baby, hormone changes and extra weight put pressure on your spine and pelvis.

Osteopathic treatment can ease back, hip and leg pain, and also help prepare your body for labour and delivery.

Pregnant woman receiving gentle osteopathic care to relieve tension and pain during pregnancy

Home Exercise Programs

We identify weaknesses and muscle imbalances in your body, then design a home exercise program to correct them through safe movement and exercise.

Close-up of athletic shoes walking outdoors as part of a home exercise programme

S.C.I.O. Therapy

‘S.C.I.O.’ stands for Scientific Consciousness Interface Operation. It is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that reduces physical and mental stress to help improve your quality of life.

This advanced biofeedback therapy was first developed by the space programme in the 1970’s.

Woman lying peacefully with SCIO headband during biofeedback therapy session at Costa Med Osteopaths

Shock Wave Therapy

Shock Wave therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment that speeds up healing and relieves pain fast.   It is a popular option for athletes, sports professionals and anyone recovering from injuries.

Close-up of shock wave therapy being applied to a patient’s knee at Costa Med Osteopaths

M.I.L.T.A. Therapy

‘M.I.L.T.A.’ stands for Magneto Infrared Laser Therapy and Amplification.

It combines magnetic fields, infrared radiation and laser light to stimulate healing, reduce inflammation and repair tissue.

We use it widely in pain management and rehabilitation for muscle pain, joint problems and injury recovery.

M.I.L.T.A. therapy device treating lower back pain at Costa Med Osteopaths

TECAR+IONS Treatment

TECAR+IONS therapy is the world’s number 1 pain treatment and an advanced therapy for pain relief and rehabilitation.

It stimulates deep tissues, speeds up recovery from injuries and helps reduce pain quickly.

It’s a favourite among athletes, and our top choice for patients who want to recover fast and improve performance.

TECAR and IONS Resonance Therapy applied to the lower back at Costa Med Osteopaths

H.I.F.E.M. Pelvic Floor Therapy

Our High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic therapy (HIFEM) offers a safe, surgery-free treatment option for pelvic health issues including urinary incontinence, prostate issues and pelvic organ prolapse.

Whether you’re dealing with urinary incontinence, prostate issues, or pelvic organ prolapse, our High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic therapy offers a safe, surgery-free treatment option.

Sessions are fully-clothed, last just 20-30 minutes and may cause only mild, temporary muscle soreness.

HIFEM pelvic floor therapy chair at Costa Med Osteopaths for non-invasive muscle strengthening