F.A.Q.
What is the difference between
osteopathy and chiropractic?Both professions undergo a
rigorous undergraduate training programme lasting a minimum of four years.
They both act as primary care practitioners, which means that they are
trained to diagnose patients. This means that you do not need to wait to
see a doctor before attending. If the osteopath finds you have a condition
that would best be treated by a doctor, or if further tests are needed, they
will send you to your GP with a letter explaining their findings.
The main difference we have found between osteopaths and chiropractors is
in the mode of treatment they apply. Osteopaths tend to use a greater range
of technique which involves more gentle soft tissue and articulatory
techniques. Both professions use manipulation although chiropractors tend to
use this more than osteopaths. However there is variety within both
professions, some chiropractors use more gentle techniques and there are
some osteopaths who rely much more on manipulation.
What Do Osteopaths Treat?
There are many other conditions that osteopaths can treated successfully.
These include:
- Sports injuries
- Headaches
- Back neck and arm pain
- Degenerative conditions e.g. osteoarthritis
- Frozen shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (R.S.I)
- Hip, knee and Foot problems
- Whiplash and traumatic injuries
- Problems experienced during pregnancy
- Childhood problems e.g. infantile colic, tortilcollis, sleeplessness and glue ear
- Asthma and breathing difficulties
- Tinnitus and jaw problems
How much does
seeing an osteopath cost?
At present your initial consultation will cost £40.00
and will take approximately 45 minutes depending on your
condition and other factors it may take up to an hour. The initial
consultation would normally involve treatment if it is
appropriate.
Subsequent consultations normally last about 30
minutes and cost £35.00
How many times will I need to come?
This is a very difficult question to answer, at our
last audit the average number of treatments per patient
was 3. However it does depend on many factors such as
age, health status, the condition you present with, how
long you have had the condition, whether you follow the
advice given to you and many other things. You're
osteopath will discuss this with you at your initial
consultation and endeavour to give you a rough estimate
of time and costs.
If you think there is a question
that needs to be on our FAQ page please
email us
All our osteopaths are registered with
the General Osteopathic Council are members of the British Osteopathic
Association and the Sutherland Society (Cranial Osteopathy)
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Cardiff. Updated January 2008
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