What to expect when consulting an Osteopath?

On your first visit, a full medical case history will be taken. An examination will then be carried out (you may then be asked to remove some clothing) and you will be asked to perform some simple movements for assessment purposes. Additionally, areas of your body will then be palpated to assess for tension.

Diagnosis & treatment will then be discussed. There may be appropriate referral to other professionals & the request for additional investigations such as blood tests & x-rays, allowing a full diagnosis & treatment plan.

Treatment will typically consist of soft tissue, gentle mobilisation and manipulation techniques to relax inflamed, irritated tissues. This enables fresh blood to reach a damaged area so facilitating healing. Also by working with stiff, restricted areas of the spine or a limb overall function and comfort will improve.

Services offered include;

• Osteopathy & Sports Massage
• Treatment for sports injuries A full bio-mechanical analysis will be carried out to determine the root cause of your symptoms. If your symptoms are from weight bearing joints (foot, knee, hip, back) you may be advised to have your gait analysed using our Gaitscan technology. This is a state of the art diagnositic tool to help identify the underlying cause of your condition. If appropriate orthotics or prescription shoe insoles may be recommended to help balance your body and get you better faster, and get you back to living life to the fullest.
• Exercise rehabilitation – specific exercises will be given to improve your condition.
• Prescription orthotics - Improving your gait & posture may involve prescribing you orthotics. An orthotic is a special be-spoke insole that is worn inside your shoe. The aim of the orthotic is to correct your body’s posture & alignment based on the findings of a biomechanical assessment. If your body is more symmetrical & well aligned many aches & pains will disappear & many others will be prevented from occurring.
• Advice - general lifestyle, fitness & nutritional advice may be given where appropriate.
• Products – we have a range of supports & equipment to aid with pain relief & posture.

Charges

Consultation £45
1st appointment will take up to 45 mins & involves case history, diagnosis & treatment

Follow-up appointment £37
30 min. appointment consisting of mainly treatment.