Clothing - The osteopathic evaluation is best undertaken in underwear. Therefore, please ensure that you wear underwear that you feel comfortable wearing and being seen in (avoid sports bras). 

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Intention - think about what you'd like to gain from the session. This can be physical or emotional. Maybe you just want to relax, maybe you desire more energy, or maybe your hip hurts and you wish it didn't.

A surprising number of physical and emotional issues, here are some of the common ones:

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Stress

• Exhaustion

• Anxiety

• Hip and pelvis issues

• Headaches/Migraines

• Erectile disfunction

• Pre and post pregnancy care

• Gynecological and bladder issues

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These can be caused from accidents, overuse, aging, pregnancy and growth restrictions.​​​

The evaluation begins with a conversation. First of all I will want to here why you have come looking for help and what you hope I can do for you. We will then discuss the background to your current physical complaint and look for clues as to the cause. 

The conversation continues with questions about your general health and physical condition. It is common for a problem that bothers you today to have its roots in events in the past, such as an operation or accident so all these things will be discussed. 

The next step is a thorough physical examination. I will start by observing you, before palpating the main spheres of the body and continue to look at simple movement such as bending forwards or rotating your head. 

Once I have made a initial diagnoses, I will begin with the first treatment. 

My first step will always be to treat your fatigue and emotional state in order to restore calm and regeneration to your body.

Depending on your condition, this could take the whole of the first treatment and therefore may not tackle all that you have come for. It will however set the basis for future treatments and many conditions subside on their own, once we restore your body to a state where it can take care of itself.

That depends on what you've come for. A fit and healthy client that is full of vitality will see their common hip, back or shoulder issues released in two or three sessions.

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Those clients with deep fatigue and a long history of ill health or self neglect will need more and this may end up being a programme that extends over months with sessions occurring every one to four weeks.

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Those interested in deeper psycho-somatic work can expect to around 8 sessions spread out over a period of months. During this time you'll see your body and spirit soften, your heart open and you'll feel more connected with life and all living things. ​

Osteopathy is also a prevantative medicine. Small issues that are dealt with today prevent greater issues down the line. 

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This is important for all of us in maintaining health, especially as we age.
Aging has a big influence on the ability of the body to compensate for it's own misalignment. An issue that made little noticeable difference at 20, can cause great pain and discomfort at 40 and immobility at 60.

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Another group that benefits greatly is sports people who put their bodies under great strain. Osteopathy can prevent injuries and keep their bodies functioning for longer.

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People coming in for preventive treatments commonly come for treatments once every three months.

Yes please! These two treatments methods often go really well together. We'll make sure your body is freely moving and in alignment and a Physio will help you build strength and flexibility in those movements.  It is a great combination. We simply request that your treatments are on different days to let your body integrate what we have done.