What do osteopaths treat?

It is a commonly held belief that Osteopaths only treat bad backs. It is certainly
true that Osteopaths have great success in treating back pain, but the story does
not end there. We also treat problems associated with all the joints of the body
such as the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, feet and wrists. Often, problems in
these joints can lead to problems elsewhere such as headaches, sciatica and
"pins and needles". Osteopaths are trained to view the body as a whole and
treat the patient accordingly.



What happens when I visit an osteopath?

Your first consultation, lasting up to one hour, will consist of the Osteopath taking
a detailed general medical case history, discussing your current problem and
raising any other relevant issues.
You will then be asked to undress down to your underwear so that the
Osteopath can examine the area in question and relate any possible dysfunction to
the rest of your body. The opportunity will then usually be taken to undertake a
thorough circulatory and neurological examination.
The remainder of this first session will be taken up with treatment if the Osteopath,
after making his diagnosis, deems it appropriate. On occasions the patient may be
referred to other specialists or to their GP for further tests.
Subsequent visits to the Osteopath will be of up to 30 minutes duration and will
include a brief update of progress followed by further treatment.

Do I need a referral from my GP?

Although many of our patients are referred to us by their GP, you do not need to
see him or her first. As a courtesy we often write back to your GP so that he or
she is kept abreast of progress.

What should I wear?

As mentioned earlier, a full Osteopathic diagnosis relies on viewing the body as a
whole. It is therefore appropriate for all patients to be prepared to undress down
to their underwear.

Who regulates osteopathic practice?

The practising of osteopathy in the UK is regulated by the General Osteopathic
Council (GOsC). Both Stephen Shaw and Joanne Brewis are registered - check at
www.findanosteopath.co.uk

Stephen qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (BSO),
the UK's largest and longest-established osteopathy training establishment.
Joanne's BSc in osteopathy is from Oxford Brookes University, also a recognised osteopathic training college.

Opening hours and charges

The Park Osteopathic Practice is open as follows:-
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Charges: