County Osteopaths : What to expect at your Osteopathic treatment

At the initial consultation a case-history is taken, structural examinations and simple tests are carried out as necessary and the first treatment is given.

During the consutlation adults and older children will be asked to undress down to their underwear whilst the osteopath checks posture, assesses body movements and gives the treatment.

At the end of the consultation advice and / or exercises are explained and we will discuss with you what to expect for the next few days and when (or whether) you should come back.

At follow-up sessions there is a review of symptoms followed by treatment, advice and review of exercises, where necessary.

For babies and children under 16 years old the process is almost the same except that a parent (or someone acting in loco parentis) must remain in the consultation room throughout the consultation. Advice and explanations are given to the parent up to the age where the child is old enough to understand their own health.

Be assured that, because most people come to see an Osteopath without first having consulted their doctor, we are extensively trained in spotting potentially serious symptoms so that no hidden problem escapes attention.