Osteopathy
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Featured Brighton & Hove
Osteopath of the month
Mind and Body Health Clinic
7 Portland Place
Brighton Bn2 1DG
Telephone 01273 670960 |
Sussex Back Pain Clinic
58 New Church Road
Hove BN3 4FL
Telephone 01273 725667 |
Stephen Howard
29 Shepham Avenue
Saltdean brighton BN2 8LS
Telephone 01273 305062 |
James Cooper
35 Stanford Road
Brighton BN1 5DH
Telephone 01273 554296 |
Seven Dials Osteopathic Clinic
71-75 Dyke Road
Brighton BN1 3JE
Telephone 01273 273005 |
Clinic of Physical Medicine
Plough Farm Barn
Pyecombe Brighton BN45 7EE
Telephone 01273 857856 |
Pain Solutions
47 Longridge Avenue
Saltdean Brighton BN2 8LG
Telephone 01273 302072 |
Virginia Keefe
62 Palmeira Avenue BN3 3GF
Telephone 01273 723775 |
Withdean Osteopathic Clinic
3 Withdean Road
Brighton BN1 5BL
Telephone 01273 700218 |
Fiveways Osteopathic Clinic
308 Ditchling Road
Brighton BN1 6JG
Telephone 01273 566172 |
Kemptown Clinic
34 Chesham Road
Brighton BN2 1NB
Telephone 01273 600023 | |
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a therapy using techniques of manipulation by hand and
is particularly good for musculoskeletal problems.
Are Osteopaths regulated?
In May 2000, osteopaths became the first UK complementary and alternative practitioners to become regulated by Government in the
same way as doctors and dentists are.
Therefore, osteopath practitioners have completed a recognised course of
training and have indemnity insurance. It is illegal to set up
in practice as an osteopath without such registration.
Where do I find details of an Osteopath?
This online search directory provides links to most Osteopaths in the UK .
Referrals
Most people in their every day life have come across another
family member of friend having had treatment or know of a highly
recommended osteopath practitioner. This can be one of the best ways to
find an osteopath, so ask around family and friends first.
GP's refer patients to osteopaths, don't they?
Increasingly so, for problems originating in bones, joints,
muscles and other soft tissue. GP's will know of local osteopaths so ask also at your local surgery or health centre.
How much does it cost to be treated?
Treatment costs can vary. Check with the osteopath prior to starting any treatment; osteopaths often give discounts for courses of treatment.
Can one claim on health insurance?
Most Health Insurance Providers, these days, have plans that
include Osteopathy. Check before undertaking any treatment
as some Insurance firms will not pay unless they approve
the practitioner and treatment plan being suggested first.
How long do treatments take?
Your first osteopathic treatment may take longer because the practitioner
will be taking a full account of your medical history, current and
past, asking detailed lifestyle questions before examination.
It is advisable to take along any list of current and recent
medication being taken, reports of x-rays taken and any
other reports from other specialists such as chiropractors or
physiotherapists.
Regular treatments after this may vary between half an hour
and an hour.
Do I have to undress?
Osteopaths use their hands to apply pressure and manipulate
the relevant parts of the body to release stresses and tension
and mobilise joints. This may be done in loose baggy clothing,
but it is advisable to expect to strip down to underwear at
treatment sessions.
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