Osteopathic Treatment Centre - Pain free,naturally

Dominic Bourne trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in London where he attained a BSC (Hons) degree in Osteopathy and a Diploma in Naturopathy and Nutrition.

As a keen cyclist and jogger, and having spent 10 years in the television industry in England before re-training as an osteopath, he understands well the needs of both sports people and those suffering from postural or work-related problems such as repetitive strain injury (RSI).

Dominic uses many different techniques in his osteopathic practice, including neuromuscular, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cranio-sacral, harmonics and activator.

Dominic is well-versed in pediatric care and has worked with childhood ailments such as asthma and autism.

He has also helped maintain and improve the lives of the elderly who suffer from arthritis, rheumatism and other age-related problems.

WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?

Osteopathy is a form of manipulation therapy, or manual therapy.

An osteopath works only with his / her hands, using a range of techniques, pressure, stretching, manipulation, etc. to correct imbalances in the body's musculoskeletal structure.

By restoring the body to balance, an osteopath is able to provide immediate and long term pain relief.

Osteopathy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for a wide range of aches and pain, including:

Headache & migraine

Stiff neck

Whiplash injuries

"Frozen" or stiff shoulders

Trapped nerve

Arm pain

Tennis elbow

Wrist and hand pain

Lower back pain

Back pain during pregnancy

Slipped disc

Hip, thigh and knee problems

Calf, shin, ankle, foot pain

Sciatica

Scoliosis or spinal curvature

Arthritis pain / stiffness

Sports injuries.

As body functions are related to the musculoskeletal structure, an osteopath is also able to correct functional disorders such as:

In the US, UK, Australia and many European countries, osteopaths are mainstream healthcare practitioners, Osteopathic healthcare qualifies for insurance reimbursement in most countries, including Singapore. Osteopathic treatment is gentle, painless and safe. Throughout the history of osteopathy, ever since it was founded by Dr Andrew Taylor Still in 1872, there has never been any known case of death or serious injury resulting from osteopathic treatment.

For acute conditions, one or two treatments will usually provide relief. For chronic conditions, you may need regular treatments over a period of time. Osteopathy and chiropractic share a common philosophy about the importance of the spine. Osteopaths use a wider range of manipulation techniques than chiropractors.