F.A.Q.
- How long will it take to get better?
- What if I don't get better?
- How much should it cost?
- What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?
How long will it take to get better?
This depends on the following factors:
- Your diagnosed problem
- How you are responding to treatment
- How compliant you are with the advice given to you by the osteopath
The average number of visits to an osteopath is between 5 - 8 appointments.
What if I don't get better?
If you were not responding to treatment i.e. you feel the same as when you walked through the door on the first visit, even after being very compliant with all the advice given to you, your osteopath would then discuss further options with you.
These options can be:
- Referring you to your GP for his professional opinion
- Getting an XRAY, MRI, CT SCAN done
- Getting a blood test
- Seeing a consultant / another specialist e.g. orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon
How much should it cost?
If you would like to enquire about our prices please do contact us on 01372363721 or e-mail info@rjosteopathy.com
Products are available at the clinic such as. ice packs, bio-freeze pain relieving gel, low back supports, joint supports, seat wedges, gym balls, wobble cushions.
What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?
A chiropractor and osteopath both diagnose and treat patients whose health problems are associated with the body's muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine. They believe that interference with these systems impairs the body?s normal functions and lowers its resistance to disease. They also hold that spinal or vertebral dysfunction alters many important body functions by affecting the nervous system and that skeletal imbalance through joint or articular dysfunction, especially in the spine, can cause pain.
Chiropractors believe that all problems stem from the spine itself, however although osteopaths believe that the spine plays an extremely important role in dysfunction, they also treat joints individually i.e. treating problems away from the spine e.g. knees, elbows etc...
Osteopathy treatment focuses on postural mechanics, and tend to spend more time using soft tissue release techniques. The length of their sessions also are 30 mins whereas a chiropractor tends to spend 15 mins.
Please note: All differences noted above are generalisations. All practitioners work differently and develop their own style. Discuss this with your practitioner on your next visit if you need any more information.
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