Osteopathy
— Osteopathy treatment in solihull
Osteopathy is one of the most established and respected forms of Complementary Medicine in the U.K.
There are over 5,000 of us, providing treatment to over 6 million people a year! Osteopaths are trained to a high level of competency, undergoing a minimum of 4 years, full-time training. “Osteopath” is a protected title in the U.K., which means that only those with approved training, registered with the General Osteopathic Council may legally practice. In this way, regulation is similar to doctors, dentists and vets.
We use our hands to diagnose along with other information that we gather through talking to you and examining you. Treatment is hands-on, focusing on the mechanics of the body and how that may affect your well-being. There are many different approaches that an Osteopath may use. This may include rhythmical movements or stretching of joints, massaging and stretching of muscles, ‘clicking’ of joints and very gentle approaches.
At Sound of Health, I tend to use very gentle methods, often known as Cranial Osteopathy.
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— the process
So what happens when you come to see us?
Consulation
We will ask about the history of your particular problem, as well as taking a full medical history. Depending on your complaint, you may be asked to undress to your underwear.
It is very important to us that you feel at ease during treatment and some patients feel more comfortable in thin, lightweight clothing so that you may still be examined appropriately for us to make a diagnosis.
Diagnosis
Your posture and movements will often be assessed and the area at issue examined. An Osteopath will need to palpate (feel) the area of complaint and quite often other areas relating to your problem.
Other tests such as reflexes or blood pressure may be necessary to help with diagnosing your complaint.
You will be given a diagnosis and a prognosis (outlook) and if your problem is suitable for osteopathic treatment, we will explain what this will involve.
Treatment
If you are happy and consent, we will continue with treatment.
If treatment is not appropriate and we feel that we cannot help, we will advise you as to your next course of action. This might mean referring you back to your GP or to a Consultant or perhaps for an x-ray, an MRI scan, bone density or blood tests.
