The initial consultation usually takes about 45 minutes to one hour. During this time the Osteopath will take a full case history including questions about your current complaint, previous injuries, general health and medical history, as well as a few questions about your lifestyle.

You will then normally be asked to remove some of your clothing and to perform a simple series of movements. A full examination routine, including Osteopathic and Medical diagnostic tests, will be used to determine any areas of weakness, strain or inflammation in your body.

All Osteopaths at our clinic will then discuss their findings with you and explain what is causing your pain. They will use models and pictures to ensure you understand what has happened in your body to create the discomfort. At this point the Osteopath will give you an indication of how many treatments you are likely to need and how long those treatments will take to improve your condition.
The Osteopath will then be able to explain his treatment plan to you and proceed with the treatment. At the end he will give you advice and exercises to perform at home between treatments so that you can aid your own recovery. The Osteopath will be happy to answer any question at any point during the consultation or afterwards over the telephone. We would rather explain something so that you do not worry or irritate your injury at all.