Initial Consultation Case History
Your consultation will start with your osteopath asking about your medical history including details about the current problem, any other history of musculo-skeletal problems, any other medical problems, diagnosed conditions, operations, history of accidents and family history, as well as any other information they may feel is useful based on the information they gather.
Video Case History
Examination and Diagnosis
You will then be asked to perform some movements which relate to your presenting symptoms to enable your osteopath to see how your body functions within it's structure. Your osteopath will then examine you, using relevant diagnostic tests related to your presenting symptoms to help determine the possible causes of your condition.
Once a full case history has been taken and diagnostic tests have been completed, your osteopath will explain what they believe is causing your problems and the reasons why this may have occurred.
Examination
Treatment
Having completed the examination and explained the diagnosis, then if appropriate your osteopath will discuss with you the treatment approach they propose using, and with your agreement will treat you with a variety of techniques which they believe are suitable for you. This may include techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint articulation, functional release, muscle energy techniques, cranial osteopathy and joint manipulation.
Treatment
Advice and Exercises
We may also recommend exercises to help you achieve full functionality or offer some advice to adapting your work or lifestyle, and will be provided by email so that you can refer to them in the comfort of your own home and where appropriate watch videos to remind you how to do the exercises.Further investigations
Occasionally we may feel that it isn't appropriate to treat you. If this is the case we will explain why and if necessary we may recommend further investigations or treatment by other medical professionals, and will refer you to the appropriate people to help achieve these.Advice and Exercise
