Frequently asked questions - Osteopathy
What should I wear?
For effective treatment skin contact is sometimes required, you may be asked to undress to shorts/vest top. This is at your discretion and we are happy to treat through loose clothing.
Can I bring someone?
Absolutely, we welcome friends or family – it is very important for you to feel relaxed and comfortable.
Does it hurt?
We aim to treat as gently as possible, if you are in pain let us know and we can modify our techniques to better suit you. You may feel stiff/sore after the treatment similar to post exercise soreness – this normally resolves in a day or so.
Do I need to see my GP first?
No, unless your insurance company requests a referral from your Doctor. You can self refer to an Osteopath, your Osteopath can refer you for MRI scans and further Consultant appointments if required.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends on your condition and the length of time you have been in pain. Normally simple conditions resolve in 2-3 treatments with more complex conditions taking 5-6 treatments. We aim to keep number of treatments to a minimum and this will always be discussed with you. We also offer maintenance treatments.
What to expect at my Initial Consultation?
A first consultation will take up to an hour; after listening to you and questioning you about the problem and your general medical history, we will examine the painful area as well as asking you to perform some simple movements to assess posture and function.
Having established a diagnosis we will discuss this with you and together form a treatment plan. We always aim to treat you during the first consultation as long as it's safe to do so.
Follow up treatments will be 30 minutes, we will question you about the response to treatment and progress since the previous session, then continue with the treatment as appropriate.
What should I wear?
For effective treatment skin contact is sometimes required, you may be asked to undress to shorts/vest top. This is at your discretion and we are happy to treat through loose clothing.
Can I bring someone?
Absolutely, we welcome friends or family – it is very important for you to feel relaxed and comfortable.
Does it hurt?
We aim to treat as gently as possible, if you are in pain let us know and we can modify our techniques to better suit you. You may feel stiff/sore after the treatment similar to post exercise soreness – this normally resolves in a day or so.
Do I need to see my GP first?
No, unless your insurance company requests a referral from your Doctor. You can self refer to an Osteopath, your Osteopath can refer you for MRI scans and further Consultant appointments if required.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends on your condition and the length of time you have been in pain. Normally simple conditions resolve in 2-3 treatments with more complex conditions taking 5-6 treatments. We aim to keep number of treatments to a minimum and this will always be discussed with you. We also offer maintenance treatments.
What to expect at my Initial Consultation?
A first consultation will take up to an hour; after listening to you and questioning you about the problem and your general medical history, we will examine the painful area as well as asking you to perform some simple movements to assess posture and function.
Having established a diagnosis we will discuss this with you and together form a treatment plan. We always aim to treat you during the first consultation as long as it's safe to do so.
Follow up treatments will be 30 minutes, we will question you about the response to treatment and progress since the previous session, then continue with the treatment as appropriate.