​What happens at my appointment?​

As an osteopath, I take a global view and consider all aspects of your health and wellbeing. I am fortunate to have plenty of time to discuss your problem and aim to give you:

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• A clear explanation and understanding

• A musculoskeletal examination

• I might test your blood pressure, your nerves, listen to your breathing, or other systemic testing if indicated by your case history

• Osteopathic manual therapy 

• An action plan that makes sense

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I am are trained to check for signs of serious conditions I cannot treat.  In these circumstances, I will inform you of what I believe is the problem and refer you to see your GP or hospital for further investigations.

 

Will I need to undress?​

Examination and treatment requires visual assessment and palpation (a highly developed sense of touch), therefore it may be useful to remove a top or trousers. You will never be asked to undress fully and you are welcome to wear comfortable clothing.

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Will treatment be painful?​

In general, osteopathic treatment helps people to feel more comfortable afterwards. Occasionally, treatment can cause a short-term increase in pain or discomfort which usually subsides after 24-48 hours. If you feel concerned, it is important you speak to me to seek advice. 

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After care​

I will always conclude an osteopathy session with advice on movement, exercise and self-help techniques to complement treatment. These strategies will always be re-evaluated at each session to ensure you are getting the most out of any prescribed exercise.