What to Expect at Your First Osteopathy Treatment

Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment, which involves a series of massaging and manipulation techniques. Therefore, it’s crucial that you are comfortable with the treatments that are being offered, and raise your questions and concerns if you aren’t. I may also provide advice on lifestyle changes, exercises and stretches that might aid your recovery.

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1. WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST OSTEOPATHY TREATMENT FARAH KHAN www.farahkhanosteopath.co.uk
2. BEFORE YOUR FIRST OSTEOPATHY TREATMENT Prior to booking your first appointment with an osteopath, you should make sure that they are registered with the General Osteopathic Council, which is the regulatory body for osteopathy. This can be easily done by checking the General Osteopathic Council’s online register. www.farahkhanosteopath.co.uk FARAH KHAN
3. CONSULTATION Generally speaking, your first visit to my osteopathic practice will last about an hour. The first 15-20 minutes of this hour will be used to help me, and you, get a better understanding of your problems, your medical history and your day-to-day lifestyle. In this consultation process, we will also discuss what you hope to achieve from osteopathy and any questions that you may have. It’s important to remember that osteopathy is a patient-centred system of healthcare, which means that you should listen, ask questions and be completely open about the problems you are facing. www.farahkhanosteopath.co.uk
4. EXAMINATION As part of this examination, I will ask you to make simple movements and stretches to study your posture and mobility. In some cases, I will also carry out further assessments that can involve testing reflexes and reactions, and orthopaedic testing. FARAH KHAN
5. DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT The final stage of the treatment will be a diagnosis, which essentially involves an in-depth discussion about your problems and allows you to raise any concerns you may have. After the diagnosis has been explained and finalised, you will be presented with a treatment plan, which will explain the types of treatments that are suitable for you, the benefits of them and the risks that they could involve. I may also provide advice on lifestyle changes, exercises and stretches that might aid your recovery.
6. Book Your First Osteopathy Appointment Farah Khan www.farahkhanosteopath.co.uk
7. www.farahkhanosteopath.co.uk CONTACT US 07542 666 022 farah@farahkhanosteopath.co.uk