Who Can Have Osteopathy?
In a word – Everyone.
The flexibility of treatment techniques, from the very gentle to the strong and active, means that treatment can be accommodated to suit you. Everyone from babies to the elderly can benefit from Osteopathic treatment.
Osteopathic treatment is intended to be a complement, not an alternative, to seeing your doctor. Osteopaths are trained in medical, as well as physical, diagnosis.
If I feel that your condition requires addressing by a doctor then I will refer you appropriately. I would always encourage you to visit your GP first.
Occasionally, imaging such as x-ray or MRI scans, is useful in the management of a complaint, in which case I may make referrals via your G.P. as appropriate.