What is Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the fact that it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body as well as damage caused by disease. Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint and the manual methods of treatment applied to suit the needs of the individual patient.

What do osteopaths treat?

Osteopathy can help relieve chronic or minor problems, provide one-off relief from pain and dysfunction or contribute to the management of long-term complaints. Below are just some of the common problems that osteopaths treat, but if you are not sure whether David can help, or if you would like more information please contact him for advice.

• Joint pain.
• Muscular aches, pains, strains and pulls.
• Long-standing injuries.
• Upper and lower back pain.
• Frozen shoulders.
• Tennis elbow.
• Stiffness and tension.
• Problem periods.
• Repetitive strain injury.
• Sciatica.
• Arthritis.
• Headaches.
• Mobility problems.
• Sports injuries and sports training enhancement.

How do we Treat?

When visiting an osteopath for the first time a full case history will be taken and you will be given an examination. You will normally be asked to remove some of your clothing and perform a simple series of movements. The osteopath will then use his highly developed sense of touch, called palpation, to identify any points of weakness or strain throughout the body.

Osteopaths use touch and manipulation to diagnose and treat problems caused by damage or misalignments of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and connective tissue. After the case history and examination the osteopath will make a diagnosis and formulate a suitable treatment plan geared to you as an individual, this will be followed by treatment and rehabilitation exercises and advice.

About the British School of Osteopath

The British School of Osteopathy (BSO) is the largest and the oldest osteopathic school in the UK and respected throughout the world for providing excellence in health care, education and research. The BSO was founded in 1917 and became a charity in 1963. It has the largest osteopathic clinic in Europe. The School's educational activity first gained recognition by the General Council and Register of Osteopaths in 1938. The BSO plays a fundamental role in the development of the osteopathic profession, training leaders in the field, conducting research and setting new standards.

About the British College of Osteopathic Medicine

The British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) is internationally regarded as one of the world's best specialist osteopathic education institutions. BCOM was founded in London in 1936 by the famous naturopathic osteopath, Stanley Lief. During its long history, BCOM has become a world leader in osteopathic education and research with the most full-time academic staff in any UK osteopathic college, as well as the first institution in the UK to offer an osteopathic honours degree and to achieve a landmark "approval without conditions" recognition from the General Osteopathic Council.

Where are your osteopathic clinics?

David Canevaro holds osteopathic treatments in various clinics and health centres around London. Currently, he has a clinic in Canary Wharf and Canada Gardens, Docklands, one in Brockley, south east London, and one opposite Spitalfields market, close to Aldgate and Liverpool Street Station.