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What to expect when you visit us
Your Initial Consultation
When you visit us for the first time we may need to
ask you a lot of questions. This may include asking
you about your medical history, about any previous
illnesses or accidents.
We may ask about your current state of health &
about any medication you are currently taking as
well as the problem you are consulting us about.
You may be asked to dress down to you underwear as
we need to complete a thorough physical examination
in order to diagnose your condition properly. You may
wear shorts etc if you wish. We will always respect
your modesty so if you would prefer to remain
dressed or would prefer to see a female or male
osteopath, please indicate this to your osteopath
preferably when making your appointment or at the
consultation. please do not be afraid to raise
issues such as this or ask questions, by
communicating effectively with each other we can
make your experience more comfortable.
Please see our
Appointments page for
information on our fees and opening time.
After the consultation
It is not advisable to undertake any heavy activity,
as a general rule if it hurts don’t do it. Some
people may experience an increase in their symptoms.
This is normal & should only last about 24 hours
before resolving. This can often be a sign that your
body is healing itself in response to the treatment.
If you have any concerns or specific queries please
raise these with your osteopath at the consultation
or telephone the practice.
We can be contacted out of hours. for emergency
advice by calling the usual clinic number, you may
need to leave a message so we can get back to you.
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