Osteopath

E vangelia Kussiora (Eva) - Osteopath (D.O., GOsC)

Eva is a UK qualified Osteopath and, as required by law, is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. Eva has been working as an osteopath for over 30 years and is a principal of the Forest Complementary Clinic in Walthamstow.

She maintains an ongoing commitment to continuous professional development (minimum of 30 hours annually) by attending courses and seminars to improve her existing skills and techniques to keep up to date in her approach to clinical treatment (of musculoskeletal conditions).

Eva has worked with many painful conditions including:

Acute and chronic back pain
Stress related conditions, headaches
Work related injuries
Minor sports injuries
Neck, shoulder and mid back pain
Low back, hip and knee pain
Low back pain in pregnancy
Posture related problems in children and teenagers

Each treatment is based on the individual needs of each patient and will be aimed at helping to restore or improve the patient's health, relieve pain, improve posture, minimise dependency on drugs and - of course! - prevent reoccurrence.

Early treatment may often prevent the development of more serious problems and of long term, chronic pain which can be debilitating.

There can be some discomfort for a short while after treatment as muscles or joints start to work properly again, but for most people treatment is pleasant and relaxing.

Many patients enjoy the benefits of maintenance every 3-6 months to avoid symptoms recurring. Too many people suffer pain which, with appropriate treatment and management, may be alleviated or controlled.

Pain is normally a warning signal that something is wrong; more often than not pain is the result of localised swelling of tissue which creates pressure on nerves. It normally disappears when healing takes place. Healing may occur spontaneously but normally it needs a helping hand.

Eva uses a wide variety of techniques, depending on the age and the condition. Gentle techniques are generally adopted for elderly patients and children.

Techniques

Eva uses a wide variety of techniques, depending on the age of the patient and condition to be treated.

Gentle techniques are generally adopted for elderly patients and children e.g.

Soft tissue work

Relaxing muscle tension, improving circulation and lymphatic/ venous drainage.

Neuromuscular technique

Using the application of pressure and stretching in order to restore muscle balance and tone.

Muscle energy techniques

Methods of treating shortened or tightened muscle in which the patient is actively involved.

Mobilisation of joints

Improving joint movement by gentle pressure and stretching of the joints with minimal discomfort.

Joint manipulation

Involving application of a small but fast amount of pressure to a joint.

Rhythmic harmonic technique

Gentle rocking to improve movement and reduce pain

Strain / counter strain

A method of relieving pain by putting the joint into its position of greatest comfort.

Exercise prescription

Advice on posture and on gentle exercise that can help maintain the improvement brought about treatment.

Interferential therapy

Interferential therapy provides a stimulating current to nerve and muscle cells and can help improve circulatory and lymphatic congestion, help to reduce swelling and inflammation and assist control of pain. Effective in helping to manage sports injuries, repetitive strain injury and conditions as diverse as sciatica, tennis elbow and peripheral neuralgias, and more.