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Your First Appointment - What to
Expect
You will be seen by a fully qualified Registered
Osteopath
We know that some people are nervous about visiting an Osteopath. You are
welcome to take a friend or relation into the treatment room with you if
you wish.
Please do not hesitate to ask the Osteopath to stop the treatment and
explain anything they say or do at any time during your appointment
It is important that the Osteopath sees not only the area which is causing
problems, but other areas which may be related to your condition. You will
usually be shown to a changing cubicle, asked to undress to your underwear
and given a gown to wear. The Osteopath will collect you from the changing
room.
Before any treatment you will be asked some questions about yourself and
your doctor’s name and address.
Osteopaths need to know about your health, past and
present, and you will be asked more detailed questions about your
complaint, medical history (including operations and illnesses), whether
you are taking any medication and about any changes in your general
health. Although some questions may seem unnecessary, this information
helps the Osteopath to make a diagnosis and a suitable treatment plan for
you.
You will be asked to remove your gown so the Osteopath can examine and
treat you. The Osteopath may ask you to perform certain simple movements
in order to understand and assess your condition.
Further examination will normally be conducted while you lie on the
examination couch. The Osteopath will do various tests such as blood
pressure, reflexes, joint mobility and muscle strength.
The Osteopath will make a diagnosis which will be discussed with you, and
in most cases some treatment will be given. If the Osteopath does not
think you will benefit from Osteopathic treatment they will explain this
to you.
If you have any questions before you see the Osteopath please telephone
the practice or email us at info@osteopathics.co.uk.
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