Your consultation is similar to that with any medical consultation and for explanation can be divided into 3 parts:

1. Full Medical History
The consultation will begin with a detailed case history and include:

• A full medical history
• A full enquiry to your present condition
• A full history into precipitating anf predisposing factors

It will also include any previous medical history such as any serious illness, accidents, broken bones, or operations which you have had since birth up to the present day. Any of these may have a bearing on your current problem.

2. Examination
The medical history is then followed up by osteopathic examination based upon knowledge of clinical anatomy, physiology and pathology. This will lead the Osteopath to an appropriate medical diagnosis. He/she will then explain what is wrong with you, and how he intends to treat you.

Having completed the examination the Osteopath can decide how best to treat your problem, be it through Osteopathic treatment and techniques or if need be, a referral to your doctor for further consulation and/or second opinion which may be helpful in solving your problem.

As with your GP, all personal and clinical information is dealt with in the strictest confidence.

3. Osteopathic Treatment
The Osteopathic techniques and treatment used are individually selected and tailored to suit your needs.

You will be guided and explained the rational behind the treatment as well as given an indication as to how long recovery will possibly take.

The treatment will be backed up by home advice and self help exercises which specifically suited to aid your in faster recovery.

Your Osteopathic Appointment
There is no fixed duration for an appointment although they are generally in the region of 20-30 minutes. Conditions vary considerably in the amount of time they require. The Osteopaths at the clinic are committed to achieving the very best for every patient.

Please remember that what is achieved inside the consulting room is only a proportion of the Osteopath's work. It is necessary for Osteopaths to keep relevant notes, communicate with GPs, review hospital X-rays and Scans, write reports, liaise with our staff and upgrade our skills.

Most people receive maximum benefit from a short course of treatment, whilst others require continuing attention to sustain relief from pain.