Crediton And Exeter Osteopaths

Registered Osteopaths
Back, Neck & Joint Pain, Headache, Sports Injuries, Arthritis, Postural Problems, Babies, Children, Pregnancy, Cranial Osteopathy

Chris Bury is the founder and principal of osteopathic practices established here and in Exeter in 1987. Louis Bartlett joined the practice in 1996. Together they have built and maintained busy general osteopathic clinics helping people at all stages of life.

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage, gentle releases and cranial techniques to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

Osteopaths’ patients include babies, children, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women and sports people. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions including back pain, repetitive strain injury, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and minor sports injuries.