Frequently Asked Questions

During the initial consultation, we will discuss your past medical history as well as the presenting complaint. If you have had any imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, etc) and it is available, it would be good for you to bring that along as well.

Being comfortable is important, however it may also necessary to see certain movements to assess the cause of discomfort - which may not be the site of pain. I recommend wearing sports clothing or something loose and comfortable. You can either come wearing them or I will leave the room to allow you to change during your session.

Absolutely - the treatment is guided by you. If at any point you are uncomfortable, I will pause and discuss and adapt as appropriate.

Osteopathic treatment is not usually painful, however depending on your presentation some techniques may irritate the site of pain.

Due to increased movement of the joints during treatment, it is normal to feel sore for 24-48 hours post treatment. If soreness persists beyond 48 hours, please call me for further advice.

After each session you will be prescribed either exercises or simple ways to integrate helpful techniques into your daily routine, eg doing squats whilst waiting for the kettle to boil or breathwork and moments of mindfulness. These will be tailored to your specific needs and presentation.

The number of sessions you need will depend on your presentation. If the condition is relatively new and you have good tissue healing, then you maybe only require a few sessions. Typically, I usually recommend at least one follow-up appointment post the initial consult.

Doing the prescribed rehab will also contribute to improving your healing time.