Medical History
Our therapists will greet you as you arrive and ask you to complete a
medical history form. It is a good idea to bring a list of any
medications and supplements you are taking and copies of any relevant
documents like X-rays or scan reports.
Talking and Listening
You will then be taken through to a consulting room by your
therapist. They will discuss your condition and medical history and
listen to your concerns. They may ask about your work, home and
lifestyle to understand more about you.
Movements and Tests
Following this discussion your therapist will then assess you to
observe how you move, look at your posture and get an idea as to what is
causing your problem. The therapist may also test how your nerves are
working, take your blood pressure or perform specialist orthopaedic
tests to see what the cause of your pain might be.
Collaboration and Treatment Plan
The next step is to discuss with you their findings. This may include
not only what they think is happening, but also what treatments they
think may help and what other tests/ scans you may require. They will
also inform you if they feel osteopathy or soft tissue therapy is not
appropriate for you, or if further investigation is needed before
treatment commences. There will usually be time left to both start some
treatment and provide you with advice on how to look after your
condition. Please note that sometimes most of the initial visit may be
taken up with case history taking and examination, especially if the
history is a complicated one.
What to Wear
It is generally a good idea to wear loose and comfortable clothing,
as long as we can see the spine or the area that is to be treated.
Sometimes shorts or crop top may be appropriate to help with this.
Please feel free to bring a family member or friend with you.
Parental Consent
Please note, all children under the age of 16 require an adult with
legal parental responsibility to be present throughout all consultations
and treatments.
