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Nowadays people are living longer and fuller lives, which means that our bodies experience greater stresses and strains during our lifetime. As we get older there is no reason why we can’t carry on being active and mobile, enjoying the things we do. Unfortunately our bodies are more prone to aches and pains – often a minor injury can be quite debilitating. As the body ages joints can wear and muscles weaken, which may result in musculoskeletal aches and pains, but this does not mean that the body cannot adapt to deal with worn or damaged areas. The forces of healing are still intact, perhaps things take a little longer to mend, but health is always present. At the Clapham Osteopathic Practice our aim is to get you back in your stride, active and mobile again as quickly as possible.

One of the most common conditions we treat is arthritic pain (through normal wear and tear). Many of our patients find that cranial osteopathic treatment reduces the pain of arthritis and improves the mobility of affected joints. We also provide annual check-ups to keep everything ticking over, a bit like an MOT for your body.

Please be aware that osteopathy does not claim to cure medical conditions, however many patients find that osteopathic treatment helps to reduce pain, improve function and increase mobility.


"Over ten years ago I developed a terrible pain in my left shoulder and arm. I tried everything to sort this out, including steroid injections and two operations, but nothing made the pain go away. I knew that osteopaths often treat injuries, but the osteopath explained to me that there was nothing wrong with my shoulder and that the problem was from a nerve in my neck. After six treatments the pain was gone and I was able to stop taking the painkillers." Mrs Reeve, Grandmother.

"I get regular headaches, tinnitus, neck pain and feel continually rundown. A trauma counsellor suggested cranial osteopathy, I wasn't sure how it could help but I was willing to try anything. The treatments were very gentle and incredibly my drive and energy have started to return. I now have many days when I do not wake up with a headache and on these days I am beginning to feel like my old self again." Mrs Hannibal, Headmistress.

(All testimonials used are genuine and are from patients of Maria Sonberg D.O. and John Carr D.O. Please bear in mind that they are the opinions of ordinary people and do not represent research based scientific fact. These testimonials have been edited to shorten and clarify them, for the full versions please go to the Testimonials page.)