About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to diagnosing, treating, and preventing problems affecting your muscles, joints and the way you move. Rather than just treating the site of the pain, osteopathy looks at the whole picture - your posture, your daily habits, old injuries and how different parts of your body are compensating for one another - to work out why a problem has developed and how to resolve it for good.
What We Treat
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Appointments & FeesNew patients are seen for a full hour, covering a detailed case history, assessment and treatment.
Follow-up appointments are 40 minutes. Initial consultation - £65
Follow-up appointment - £60
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Treatment Approaches
Manual TherapyGentle mobilisation of stiff joints, targeted stretching, and hands-on techniques chosen specifically for your condition and comfort, rather than a standard routine applied to everyone. |
Soft Tissue TechniquesReleasing tension held in the muscles, easing spasm, and improving blood flow to the area, often used as a first step before deeper treatment or as part of ongoing management of muscular pain. |
Exercise RehabilitationPractical, tailored exercises to strengthen weak areas, improve flexibility and reduce the likelihood of the problem returning. We check you're doing them correctly and adjust them as you improve, rather than handing over a generic printed sheet. |
Meet Our Osteopath
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Frequently Asked Questions About Osteopathy
What's the difference between osteopathy, physiotherapy & chiropractic?
Although these disciplines overlap, osteopathy tends to take a broader, whole-body view of how one area of pain relates to posture, movement patterns and other joints, rather than focusing solely on the injured site or on spinal adjustment specifically. Osteopaths tend to provide more hands-on treatment than physios who's speciality is typically exercise prescription. Many patients find osteopathy and McTimoney chiropractic both effective for similar conditions, and the choice often comes down to which style of treatment feels more comfortable.
What can osteopaths treat?
Osteopathy commonly helps with lower back and neck pain, sciatica, shoulder, hip and knee problems, sports injuries, postural pain from desk work or driving, and general stiffness that builds up with age or activity. Osteopaths can help with most musculoskeletal pain conditions. If you're unsure whether osteopathy is suitable for your specific problem, it's best to ask before booking.
What happens at a first osteopathy appointment?
Your first appointment lasts a full hour and includes a detailed case history, a physical assessment, and the start of hands-on treatment. You'll leave with a clear explanation of what's going on and a plan for what happens next, most patients find the first session as much about understanding the problem as treating it.
Does osteopathy hurt?
Osteopathic treatment shouldn't be painful, though some techniques can cause mild, short-lived discomfort, particularly if the area is already tender. Your osteopath will always explain what they're doing and adjust their approach to your comfort, tell them at any point if something doesn't feel right.
How many appointments will i need?
This varies depending on the condition, how long you've had it, and how your body responds to treatment - some issues settle in two or three sessions, while longstanding problems may need an ongoing plan. You'll get an honest estimate after your first assessment rather than a fixed number quoted in advance.
Is osteopathy safe for children and older adults?
Yes, osteopathy is generally suitable for all ages, and treatment is always adapted to suit the individual - a gentler approach for children or older patients, and a firmer approach where appropriate for an active adult with a sports injury.
Do I need a gp referral to see an osteopath?
No — you can book directly with an osteopath without a GP referral. Osteopaths in the UK are regulated healthcare professionals registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).
