Osteopathy
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Suitable For All Ages
Osteopathy is an Allied Health Profession and is regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), it is safe and suitable for patients of any age.
Our osteopaths are experienced and provide excellent care for patients of different ages and background. We have treated babies as young as four days old up to patients nearing 100.
Our effective osteopathy treatment is designed to help different generations overcome pain and discomfort, improve their daily lives for long-term benefits.
Methodical Diagnosis
Osteopathy uses non-invasive, hands-on methods to detect and diagnose your problem, methodically locating the root cause of your issue and why it’s causing you pain.
For example, if you have knee pain they will treat your knee - but will consider your pelvis, posture and lower limbs to determine why this pain is being caused.
Sometimes it’s a rolling diagnosis due to the pain and swelling, say, hiding the root cause. But, this methodical approach aids treatment to achieve long-term relief and to avoid relapse.
Hands On Treatment
Osteopaths treat damaged parts of the body's tissues and joints using techniques like massage, joint mobilisation and articulation, muscle stretching, to name a few.
Osteopaths examine joints and muscles using palpation (touch), observing posture and range of movement to detect and diagnose damaged parts of your body's tissues and joints.
Treatment encourages your body’s own healing mechanisms to alleviate pain. Such as improving your joint mobility to boost blood and nerve supply to tissues and ease muscle tension.
what to expect from your first osteopathy appointment
Consultation
When you make an appointment you are emailed a secure Medical History Form, consent and privacy form. If this is an issue we can arrange an alternative.
In your appointment your osteopath will have assessed your forms and ask questions on issue which has led today’s appointment and pertinent questions into your health history.
Your osteopath is aiming to build a clear picture of your problem in the context of your health and background, before they physically assess the extent of the issue.
Assessment
Your osteopath will begin assessing the problem area, taking into account your muscle and joint restrictions, your posture, range of movement and what is affecting your problem area.
At this point, like any medical examination, you will likely be asked to undress to your underwear or remove some items of clothing to better view your problem.
Your osteopath may carry out further tests such as checking your reflexes, blood pressure and neurological testing. This helps rule out any red flags, before giving your diagnosis.
Treatment
Your osteopath will use a combination of manual techniques like massage, stretching, joint articulation or manipulation and exercises to treat your pain and problem.
Treatment will last the remainder of the 45 minute appointment - roughly 15-20 minutes - and your osteopath will advise on your treatment plan before you leave.
It is highly likely your osteopath will book a follow-up appointment with you in order to assess your body’s reaction to treatment and to progress with the outlined treatment plan.
treatment plans explained
Follow-up
Your osteopath will likely book a follow-up to assess your reaction to the treatment - you may be a little sore which is completely normal as your body adjusts and begins to heal.
In most cases a course of treatment is advised where the osteopath can effectively treat your problem and work to ensure any reoccurrence or relapse is minimal.
Our osteopaths will articulate to you their personalised treatment plans for your condition, which will be reviewed at every appointment as you progress.
Treatment Plan
Osteopathy is a medical profession with a priority on getting patients better and making a positive impact on every patient’s health with a bespoke treatment plan.
We really encourage patients to follow their osteopath’s advice and see their treatment plan through to conclusion, even if sometimes progress can be slow.
Patients react differently to treatment so we keep an open dialogue to discuss progress with you in every appointment and can tweak treatment plans to suit.
MOT
Maintenance Osteopathy Treatments (MOTs) are encouraged at The Village Osteopaths in much the same way you have routine dental checks. To prevent issues developing.
Osteopathy is being used more frequently as a lifestyle choice and in professional sport to identify and pro-actively treat against problems developing within the body.
This pro-active MOT helps a maintain a patient’s physical health so their daily lives aren't hindered by any sort of pain or discomfort, avoiding relapses and promoting long-term health.
