Matras Osteopathy

Initial Consultation (Adults) is for adults seeking osteopathic assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal concerns. Matras Osteopathy in London provides general osteopathy for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Areas covered include lower back pain, neck pain, upper back pain, sciatica, whiplash, shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, hip, knee, ankle and foot pain, joint pain, muscle spasms, tennis or golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, arthritic and rheumatic pain, osteoarthritis pain, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, headaches related to neck tension, migraine prevention, circulatory problems, digestion problems, and tension and inability to relax.

Clinical services include General Osteopathy, Cranial / Paediatric Osteopathy for Infants & Children, Pregnancy - Pre and Postnatal Osteopathy, Western Medical Acupuncture, also called Dry Needling, Osteopathic Massage and Mummy MOT. The Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal assessment after vaginal or C-section delivery, including checks of the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, screening for diastasis recti and posture.

The practice also provides Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Brazilian Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Remedial / Deep Tissue Massage, Kobido, Menopause Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Japanese Beauty Ritual, Reflexology, Maternal Reflexology and Scar Tissue Therapy. Yoga and Clinical Pilates are also available, including one-to-one and two-to-one options and beginner friendly Hatha / Vinyasa and Yin yoga classes.

The osteopaths' stated clinical interests include chronic pain, cervical spine and TMJ jaw injuries, paediatric osteopathy, pre and postnatal care, women's health, pelvic floor dysfunction, postnatal rehabilitation and general musculoskeletal injuries. Techniques and qualifications across the osteopathy team include manual therapy, medical acupuncture, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Indian Head Massage, visceral osteopathy, sports massage therapy, dry needling and aromatherapy. The osteopathy team includes General Osteopathic Council registered osteopaths.

The wider clinical team includes massage and integrative therapy. Stated areas include minor and chronic musculoskeletal pain and injuries, injury recovery, post-surgery rehabilitation, chronic pain, pregnancy, fertility, cancer recovery, long Covid, menopause, chronic stress, bereavement, relationship changes, IVF journeys, career shifts and emotional upheaval. Home visits are included among the practice's services.