Suitable For All Ages

Osteopathy, a regulated Allied Health Profession overseen by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), ensures safety and appropriateness for patients across all age groups.

Our osteopaths offer dedicated care to individuals from diverse age groups and backgrounds. Our practice has cared for infants as young as four days old and patients nearing the centenary mark.

Our results-driven osteopathic treatments aim to alleviate pain and discomfort, enhancing the quality of life for multiple generations with lasting improvements.

Methodical Diagnosis

Osteopathy employs non-intrusive, manual techniques to identify, diagnose and pinpoint the underlying source of your discomfort and the pain it triggers.

For instance, when addressing back pain, the focus of your assessment may include your hips and lower limbs to ensure all factors have been considered to determine the true origin of your pain.

Occasionally, the diagnostic process can be progressive, in that the more appointments and treatment you have will uncover the root cause of your issue.

Hands On Treatment

Osteopathic care involves treating injured body tissues and joints using massage, joint mobilisation, articulation, and muscle stretching, alongside other methods..

Our osteopaths assess joints and muscles through palpation (touch), posture assessment, and your range of movement to identify and diagnose areas of tissue and joint damage.

The treatment stimulates your body's natural healing processes for pain relief, helping increase blood supply to tissues to alleviate muscle tension.

Consultation

After booking your appointment, you'll receive a secure Medical History, Consent, and Privacy Form via email. This form can be filled out easily on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Once submitted, your osteopath will review your responses before your visit. During the first part of your consultation, your osteopath will ask relevant questions to gather a comprehensive understanding of your health history.

The goal is to develop a complete picture of your condition in relation to your overall health, which will guide the physical assessment.

Assessment

The physical assessment focuses on identifying the root cause of your issue by evaluating factors such as muscle and joint restrictions, posture, and your range of motion.

To properly assess these areas, you may be asked to remove some clothing or undress to your underwear for a better view of the affected area.

Additionally, your osteopath may perform further tests—such as reflex checks, blood pressure readings, or neurological assessments—to rule out any underlying conditions or potential red flags.

Treatment

Your osteopath will utilize a variety of hands-on techniques, including massage, stretching, joint mobilization, and manipulation, as well as specific exercises to address your pain and underlying issues.

This treatment will typically last for the remaining 15-20 minutes of your 45-minute session. Before you leave, your osteopath will discuss your treatment plan and next steps.

A follow-up appointment is often scheduled to monitor your body’s response to the initial treatment and to continue with the recommended treatment plan.

Follow-up

Your osteopath will likely schedule a follow-up appointment to evaluate how your body has responded to the initial treatment. It's common to experience mild soreness as your body adjusts and begins to heal, which is entirely normal.

In most situations, a course of treatment is recommended to effectively address the issue and minimize the chances of recurrence or relapse. Your osteopath will clearly explain your personalized treatment plan, which will be reviewed and adjusted at each session to ensure progress.

Treatment Plan

Osteopathy is a patient-centred medical approach that focuses on improving health and well-being through tailored treatment plans. Our osteopaths are dedicated to helping you feel better and achieving positive outcomes by designing customized treatment strategies for each individual case.

We strongly encourage patients to follow through with their osteopath’s recommended plan, even if progress feels gradual. Each patient's response to treatment varies, so we maintain open communication at every session to track your improvement and adjust the plan as needed.

MOT

At The Lytham Osteopaths, we recommend regular Maintenance Osteopathy Treatments (MOTs), similar to routine dental check-ups, to prevent potential issues before they develop.

Osteopathy is increasingly being used as a proactive lifestyle choice and in professional sports to identify and treat emerging problems within the body. These MOTs help patients maintain their physical health, prevent discomfort or pain, and support long-term well-being, reducing the likelihood of relapses and promoting a more active and pain-free life.