Frequently Asked Questions

Generally a physio will give you exercises, a chiropractor will 'crack/pop' you and osteopath will likely do both of those (providing it's appropriate) with a lot of soft tissue/ massage and mobilisations in-between.

This question gets harder over the years of experience to answer as there is a lot of cross-over between the professions, the main thing is to understand how your practitioner works and whether this suits you. A good website should tell you this or if you can, even call and speak with someone to be sure of what you are getting.

We offer free contact calls with all our Osteopaths if you would like to discuss your case before booking. You can book online for this.

Yes. Yes yes yes!

This is mostly what we do! There will be hands on to assess you as well as treat you. This is to ensure we can feel what isn't working well and when things have improved in mobility or tension.

Will you feel easier? Yes. Will it take more than that?

Yes, generally it will take more than one treatment to get you pain free long-term.

This is usually because it's taken a while for the the pain or discomfort to arise and when most people truly think about when it started, it's normally much longer than they realise!

Yes. Your first appointment will involve a detailed assessment, examination and then treatment.

If we find during the initial appointment something unusual that needs further investigation before treating safely, we will discuss this with you and ensure we agree upon another date to continue once we know we are safe to do so.

Yes and no. Everything is done within your comfort level.

This is difficult to answer as if you have come in with acute back pain, everything will hurt whatever you do! However we can certainly ease things.

There is constant communication between you and your practitioner to understand where your comfort level is within your appointment. Often an area can be sore where you may be compensating, we can use a range of techniques to ensure it's within your threshold to make a change.

Whatever is loose and comfortable, ideally for us shorts and a vest

This varies, but most people feel improvement within 2–3 sessions.

Chronic or long-term issues often benefit from a longer plan combining hands-on treatment with movement work.

Yes. Osteopathy is gentle and safe throughout pregnancy.

We use comfortable positioning and supportive techniques tailored to each stage.

Some people feel slightly tender or tired for 24–48 hours, similar to exercising, but this is normal and settles quickly.

Gentle movement is ideal. Your practitioner will give personalised advice, exercises, or stretches based on your body’s needs.

Your practitioner will suggest a plan that fits your goals — whether that’s pain relief, long-term improvement, or performance.