The North West Osteopathic Clinic

The North West Osteopathic Clinic based in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal is a Health Insurer Approved facility which offers Spine, Joint and Neuromuscular Treatment.

What is Osteopathy??

Osteopathy is a patient centered approach to health, relating to the patient as a whole. It is a system of diagnosis and treatment and works on the principle that the well being of the patient depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functionally smoothly together.

Osteopaths’ patients include new born babies, older people, manual workers, office professionals, sport people, children and pregnant women.

What can Osteopaths treat?

Musculoskeletal pain (neck, back, hips, knees, ankles, wrists, ribs, etc) arising from:

    •    Repetitive Strains
    •    Work Related Injuries
    •    Age Related/Arthritic Pain
    •    Postural Changes e.g. Pregnancy
    •    Sports Related Injuries
    •    Nerve Entrapments (e.g. Sciatica)
    •    Disc Pain
    •    Preventative Treatment
    •    Pain Management

Regulation & Professional Standards

Osteopathy is regulated by the Osteopathic Council of Ireland (OCI) and Margaret is a member of this governing body.

OCI - http://www.osteopathy.ie/

    ▪    Registered Osteopaths all carry full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
    ▪    Registered Osteopaths all abide by a code of Ethics and Standards.
    ▪    Most major health insurers cover treatments by Registered Osteopaths, the amount varies from policy to policy.
    ▪    Registered Osteopaths are highly trained, the minimum being a four/five year honors degree in Osteopathy and extensive clinical training.