Osteopathy

Eastbourne's Family Friendly Osteopath

Osteopathy is a system of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of health problems.

Osteopaths are commonly known for treating back pain and postural problems including changes due to pregnancy, caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and minor sports injuries.

Osteopathy works with the philosophy that if the structure of the body is well balanced, then it will function efficiently and that much of the musculoskeletal pain that we experience is due to imbalances in our body.

By treating the affected area using a variety of techniques on the muscles, fascia, joints and ligaments the Michael will aim to alleviate the pain and discomfort that stems from this abnormal functioning of the body structure. These techniques can include soft tissue stretching, muscle energy techniques, gentle rebalancing and manipulation to the spine and other joints.

Services include:

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Arthritic Pain
  • Join Pains
  • Sciatica
  • Minor Sports Injuries
  • Cramps
  • Digestion Problems
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • General Aches and Pains

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Visiting An Osteopath

The General Osteopathic Council explains what happens when you visit an osteopath, what treatment is likely to cost and checks if an Osteopath is registered to legally practice.

FAQ

the treatment

Treatment consists of hands-on gentle manipulations, mobilizations and stretching of the muscles, ligaments and joints. The examination will require outer garment removal and underwear to be worn. Children have to be accompanied by an adult. If you have any concerns, you can bring a friend or relative to sit in and discuss the treatment with you.

Referral Procedures

We do not share any of your information with any third party without your explicit permission in the form of written consent. This may take the form of a referral to another specialist or the transfer of your records to another practitioner. This practice will always gain your explicit consent before releasing the information for such a purpose.

What To Expect When Visiting An Osteopath

The first consultation with the registered osteopath is similar to that of a medical practitioner. The osteopath will ask you a series of questions about your complaint and complete medical history.
 
Please bring a list of medication and any relevant x-rays or scan results with you. The osteopath will examine you and explain the diagnosis and discuss the treatment plan. A registered osteopath is trained to identify any condition which might require other treatment or referral to the patients GP.

patient privacy Policy

We retain these records for 8 years after your last visit or if the patient is a child, until their 25th Birthday. (In accordance with The Osteopathic Standards, Code of Practice Standard D6 3.1, 3.2).
 
This affects your right to erasure under the GDPR guidelines, as we have a lawful basis for retaining your records. Certain “personal data”, however, can be erased, such as your email address and your mobile telephone number. This practice will always gain your explicit consent before erasing or amending this information. Our full policy is here Patient Policy

Can we give invoices?

Sure can! All paperwork requested will take a minimum of 5 working days to be completed at no extra charge.
 
Invoices unless otherwise specified will be issued at the end of the treatment plan and will not be issued for individual appointments. These are typically in groups of 2 sessions. Please make your requests for invoices during your appointments. Invoices can be collected or sent in the post. At this time emailed invoices at not possible.