What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is an established form of manual medicine involving examinations, diagnosis and treatment.

•	It considers the importance of the musculoskeletal system to overall health.
•	It takes into account the patient’s history and lifestyle.
•	Treatment is gentle, safe and non invasive.
•	The aim of treatment is to alleviate pain and distress, to restore normal function and to prevent recurrence.

Typically, we would expect to see considerable improvement within two to six treatments, although sometimes a single treatment is sufficient. However, your treatment plan is unique to you, and symptom resolution will depend on the nature of your condition and how you respond to treatment.

Your first consultation will last one hour. A case history will be taken. This is followed by postural and mobility assessments. Then your condition and the best approach to its treatment will be explained. Treatment is started in your first consultation. Subsequent consultations last forty minutes.

Stretches, postural exercise and advice on work positions are usually given during treatment. When appropriate, diagnostic tests such as x-rays and scans can be arranged for you during a course of treatment.

You are welcome to bring along another person to accompany you during treatment. During assessment and treatment you can either change down to underwear or alternatively bring along a pair of shorts and a vest top.

Click here to see a list of conditions that Osteopathy can treat...