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The initial consultation focuses on you having the opportunity to discuss your health in depth. The initial questioning includes describing the character of pain/complaint, aggravating and relieving factors and the onset as well as progression of symptoms.
The practitioner will carry out an assessment of movement, posture and a combination of orthopaedic tests and system examinations (cardiology, respiratory, abdominal and neurological) where applicable to determine a diagnosis.
A diagnosis of the underlying cause will be discussed and explained how it can be resolved. A diagnosis is a beneficial as gives the reason behind why certain movements aggravate pains. A timeframe of how longer recovery should be is also discussed based on the diagnosis.
A treatment plan will be made which is individually tailored to you!
The treatment plan will include hands on Osteopathic treatment that incorporates physical manipulation, stretching, massage to reduce muscle tension, increase mobility and further enhance blood supply to tissues which further aids the body’s own healing mechanism.
Exercise, lifestyle and nutrition based plans are also incorporated in the treatment plan to give you the tools to self-manage for long term improved health.
Exercises given will be progressed each time in further consultations to aid recovery alongside hands on treatment.
A brief discussion on any changes in location and aggravating factors followed by a brief assessment to observe any changes. Treatment will follow with advancement in the exercises and lifestyle advice given in accordance with your treatment plan.
It is recommended to wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing to an osteopathy appointment. This will allow the osteopath to easily access any areas of the body that needs treatment. For example, if you have shoulder pain, please wear a vest that exposes your shoulder. If you have knee pain, please wear shorts or trousers/leggings that roll up above the knees.
Avoid wearing restrictive clothing such as jeans, as this may make it difficult for us to perform your treatment.
Currently the clinic is accepting card and cash payments
Your treatment and treatment plan is tailored to you. Recovery time varies depending on the cause of your pain, aggravating factors and a whole host of different factors that play a role in pain presentation.
Some patients we see only once and some we see ongoing for maintenance care in chronic pain.
We don’t sign you up to X amount of sessions for the rest of your life. We help you understand the cause, get you better and give you the tool to keep you pain free always
No, you do not need to see your GP before to see an osteopath. Osteopaths are allied healthcare practitioners and will work along side your GP, midwife, Podiatrist to help you get back to health.
If the osteopath thinks you need further investigations including imaging, they can help you with a referral back in the NHS.
All osteopaths in the UK are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). It is against the law for anyone to call themselves an osteopath unless they are registered with the GOsC, which sets and promotes high standards of competency, conduct and safety.
Osteopaths all have to complete 90 hours of continuing professional development per CPD cycle to ensure their knowledge is up to date.