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What happens when I see an Osteopath?
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case history is taken which investigates your problem. Your symptoms
are usually discussed in detail to find out what and where they are,
how long you have had them, possible causes and when it happened. The
osteopath will ask about any previous treatment including medication,
x-rays or blood tests. The osteopath will also need to know about any
other medical history (past or present) and whether you are currently
receiving any medical attention. |
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Next
the Osteopath will examine you. It is helpful to wear loose fitting
clothing to assist with the examination and treatment. It is not always
necessary to undress to underwear. Track suit trousers, shorts and low
cut vest tops usually allow access to the area in need of treatment.
During the examination various tests may be performed. This may include
taking your blood pressure, reflexes or other orthopaedic tests to
assess what is wrong. Occasionally you may be referred back to your GP
or a medical specialist for further tests if there is any doubt about
the cause of your symptoms. At the end of the examination the osteopath
will discuss with you his findings and will outline what the treatment
is likely to involve. Any questions can be dealt with at this time
before treatment commences.
Treatment is usually gentle and should not be painful. Most osteopaths
use a combination of soft tissue massage techniques, gentle joint
articulation and if indicated joint manipulation. Advice on lifestyle
and exercise can also be given.
Some relief may be felt after treatment, however this can take up to 24
hours and you may feel sore initially. When you go to an osteopath for
the first time it is likely that you will be asked to come back for
another treatment within 7 days, depending on the severity and
chronicity of the problem. The number of treatments depends on the
condition and individual we are treating. We aim to keep your
appointments to a minimum. |
Why Osteopathy?
Against a back drop of increasing pressures on GP workloads made worse
by limited resources, osteopathy offers a cost effective source of
healthcare: |
 Problems such as back pain cost the NHS and industry billions of pounds a year.
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Osteopaths
help to keep patients mobile and already succeed in keeping an
estimated 25,000 patients a day out of doctor’s surgeries and off
hospital waiting lists. |
Speedy access to osteopathic care for acute patients often averts the possibility of conditions becoming chronic. |
Osteopathy can help to reduce pain and minimise dependency on drugs. |
Osteopathy can often prevent the need for further medical investigation or surgical intervention. |
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Cannock Chase Osteopaths
14 Ullswater Place, Cannock WS11 1DX
Telephone
01543 462928
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