Osteopathy is a treatment that covers all ages and lifestyles.
Osteopathy is a system of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of health problems.
Osteopaths are regulated health professionals, who have completed a minimum of a 4 year degree. The study focuses on anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology , general medical screening and osteopathic techniques. Osteopaths are bound by regulations and standards produced by General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All Osteopaths are registered, DBS checked and hold a first aid qualification; you’re in safe hands!
Osteopaths use a number of varied techniques and methods to treat their patients; a typical appointment may include some soft tissue techniques, such as massage, articulation of joints, myofascial techniques and HVLAT (High velocity, low amplitude thrust techniques; commonly associated with ‘cracking’ joints), muscle energy techniques, cranial techniques and visceral techniques. The treatment is not intended to cause any pain and we adapt to every patient.
Osteopaths are primary care practitioners, which means you do not need a referral to see one; this means that Osteopaths take a detailed medical and case history from every patient to ensure their treatment is safe and appropriate. Osteopaths are trained to check for signs of serious conditions they cannot treat. In these circumstances, they should inform you of what they believe is the problem and refer you to see your GP or hospital for further investigations.
Most people visit osteopaths because they are in pain. Being well doesn’t just mean being free of pain or illness.
Osteopathy is a system of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of health problems.
Osteopaths are regulated health professionals, who have completed a minimum of a 4 year degree. The study focuses on anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology , general medical screening and osteopathic techniques. Osteopaths are bound by regulations and standards produced by General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All Osteopaths are registered, DBS checked and hold a first aid qualification; you’re in safe hands!
Osteopaths use a number of varied techniques and methods to treat their patients; a typical appointment may include some soft tissue techniques, such as massage, articulation of joints, myofascial techniques and HVLAT (High velocity, low amplitude thrust techniques; commonly associated with ‘cracking’ joints), muscle energy techniques, cranial techniques and visceral techniques. The treatment is not intended to cause any pain and we adapt to every patient.
Osteopaths are primary care practitioners, which means you do not need a referral to see one; this means that Osteopaths take a detailed medical and case history from every patient to ensure their treatment is safe and appropriate. Osteopaths are trained to check for signs of serious conditions they cannot treat. In these circumstances, they should inform you of what they believe is the problem and refer you to see your GP or hospital for further investigations.
Most people visit osteopaths because they are in pain. Being well doesn’t just mean being free of pain or illness.
Osteopaths can address the underlying cause
Osteopathic treatment is a gentle and safe way to ease some of the common ailments that arise during pregnancy
Headaches can be symptomatic of injury, tightness or mis-alignment in the surrounding areas within the joints and muscles
Regardless of your level, osteopathic treatment can help with pain management , rehabilitation and injury prevention
Osteopaths can help reduce or manage the pain this includes arthritis, muscle or general aches and pains
Regardless of your work osteopathy can help you stay fit for work
In your initial consultation your Osteopath will take a full comprehensive history to ensure that osteopathic treatment is for you or refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional
For more information on what to expect during a consultation, please visit https://www.iosteopathy.org/about-osteopathy/what-to-expect-from-a-consultation/
As with any healthcare appointment you will be asked to remove some clothing so that the area of concern can be examined. Your Osteopath will want you to feel at ease and if undressing down to your underwear is uncomfortable your osteopath will suggest wearing tight fitting clothing. You may also have a chaperone if required.
Osteopathic treatment is usually a gentle process and the osteopaths aim is to make the treatment as painless as possible.