Osteopathy at
Tamar Valley Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a whole-person approach to assessing, treating, and preventing pain and dysfunction in the body. At Tamar Valley Osteopathy, we support people of all ages with back, neck and joint pain, work-related tension, sports or activity-related discomfort, and everyday mobility issues — helping you move better and feel better in your daily life.
Alongside general musculoskeletal care, we offer a specialist focus in women’s health, including pregnancy support, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. This enables us to offer both comprehensive osteopathic treatment and personalised support for the unique changes that occur during pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood.
Stage 1: Relieve & Restore Comfort
Your first appointment focuses on easing your symptoms — whether that’s lower back pain, neck stiffness, rib discomfort, pelvic girdle pain, sciatica, or postnatal aches.
Using gentle, evidence-informed techniques, we help reduce tension, improve mobility, and provide immediate relief.
You’ll also receive simple home strategies such as stretches, breathing work, and posture adjustments.
Stage 2: Rebuild Balance & Function
Once your symptoms settle, we shift towards restoring strength, coordination, and confidence in movement.
This may include:
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personalised rehab for back, neck or joint pain
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core stability work
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postural retraining
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pelvic floor or abdominal rehab (for women’s health patients)
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ergonomic or activity-based guidance
The goal is to support long-term resilience, not just short-term relief.
Stage 3: Maintain & Thrive
Ongoing health is about staying well, not just feeling better once.
With periodic check-ins and tailored advice, we help you maintain progress, prevent flare-ups, and build habits that support whole-body wellbeing — whether you’re navigating daily life, physical activity, pregnancy, or postpartum recovery.
Specialist Women’s Health Osteopathy
For those who need support through pregnancy, birth preparation or the postnatal period, appointments include a thorough assessment of physical, emotional and lifestyle factors to create a personalised plan.
Treatment may include:
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soft tissue release
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joint mobilisation
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gentle pelvic and spinal techniques
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visceral and fascial work
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breathing and posture retraining
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pelvic floor and core support
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tailored self-care and movement strategies
Conditions We Commonly Treat
General Musculoskeletal Care
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Back and neck pain
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Sciatica and nerve irritation
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Shoulder, hip, and rib pain
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TMJ dysfunction
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Postural strain
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Joint or muscular pain
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Arthritis-related discomfort
Pregnancy & Postnatal
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Back and pelvic pain
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PGP/SPD
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Rib discomfort
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Coccyx pain
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Diastasis recti
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Postnatal core or pelvic floor weakness
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Pain linked to feeding, carrying, or daily tasks
Your Next Step
Many women choose to combine their osteopathy care with specialist services designed for motherhood:
The Mummy MOT®: A comprehensive postnatal check to assess your pelvic floor, core, posture, scars, and recovery plan.
The Empowered Mama’s Method: A unique 90-minute session combining birth education, functional movement, and pregnancy massage to help you prepare for birth with confidence.
