1. What can I expect at my initial Osteopathic consultation?
Your Osteopath will ask you questions about why you are visiting today and clarify information that you provided in your new patient form. Gaining as much information as possible allows us to better diagnose and tailor the treatment to your needs. Next, your osteopath will assess your general mobility and posture and if necessary do diagnostic, orthopaedic or neurological tests to confirm an initial diagnosis. Osteopathy takes a holistic approach to treatment, so your practitioner may look at other parts of your body that may be contributing to your problem as well as the area of pain and discomfort. For example, if you have a sore knee, your Osteopath may also look at your ankle, hips and back. Our Osteopaths have many hands on tools to assist your body in healing and you will experience many of them during a treatment such as soft tissue massage, stretching, dry needling, mobilisation and manipulation. Your Osteopath will also provide you with tools, such as ergonomic and postural advice as well as exercises to manage your condition between appointments or a management plan to reach long term goals.