No. An osteopath will be able to examine you within the scope of their speciality i.e. a muscular or skeletal disorder. However, there may be occasions where you will be referred to your GP for further investigations or tests. However it does no harm to discuss with, or tell your GP that you are being treated by an osteopath.
Yes, but generally, fees are payable on the day of treatment by the patient and reclaimed afterwards. Please enquire with your provider first to make sure you are covered.
Yes, you can be referred directly for X Rays or MRI scans, but bear in mind that if done privately they can very be costly. In these situations it can be best to work closely with your GP and the services provided by the NHS.
First, please be assured treatments are kept to a minimum. How many are required depends on several elements, for example:
how long the condition/complaint has been present
This list is not exhaustive. Some patients return as needed, while others will need two or three treatments.
Some choose to visit on a regular basis thereby keeping conditions from becoming more troublesome – in some patient’s words, “my regular MOT”.
Remember, you don’t have to be in screaming agony to see an Osteopath – sometimes a stitch in time really does save nine.
Yes, there is room for two cars to park side by side on site, or you can park on the road – easy!
Something that you’re comfortable in! As with most medical examinations it is normal practice to remove some of your outer clothing, depending on the area involved. An Osteopath will likely need to visually and manually assess your spinal structures and area of pain, also palpation will probably be needed of muscular structures. With regard to treatment, mostly, it is possible to cover everything else and leave the affected areas free to treatment. I use large towels and lightweight blankets to maintain coverage and warmth, and this largely helps in the treatment process.
I must confess to being biased here. There are common factors across all three professions, but I believe Osteopathy to have some unique merits.
If you need further information on Osteopathy it can found at:
1 Briaily
Horsleys Green
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3UT
“I’ve seen Wayne several times in the past few years, and every time I’ve been very impressed with his professionalism and skill, and ultimately because I always leave feeling better than when I arrived! He is very thorough, calm and gentle in his approach and not only produces immediate results through the treatment, but also is great for advice on how to stop the pain from re-occurring. He also has a very pleasant manner, taking his time to explain what he is doing and helping the patient relax through the treatment. My husband has also used Wayne’s help and was very happy with the results. He is our first phone call, when serious back or neck pain strikes!”Cristín Mann, patient
Wayne Twitchen delivers exemplary treatment, giving huge relief from pain, both in home visits and in his own surgery. I recommend him for his extreme thoroughness and constant encouragement to exercise, to avail oneself of, as he calls it, ‘free medicine’.JK Oxon
I have dragged my aged and protesting bones into Wayne Twitchen's osteopathic surgery on many occasions and he has invariably despatched me light-footed from the premises with said bones in a much better condition after treatment. He is unfailingly considerate and sensitive and I can unhesitatingly recommend his services as an osteopath. And his surgery is in a lovely quiet location where it is easy to park. What more could you ask for?Colin Baker
Dear Wayne, I just wanted to let you know that your treatment of my long term hip pain of 10 years has been totally successful !! - and I am now able to walk and sleep with no pain AT ALL! Thank you I will be recommending clients and friends to see you to help combat their physical restrictions as i am sure this will assist all our longevityPenny Upchurch, Acupuncturist
Wayne is amazing! Whatever the pain, he thoroughly investigates, advises and treats me leaving me fit again. I would never considered using anyone else. I am so pleased with the high standards of professionalism and effective treatment that I visit Wayne of part of my ongoing well being. Superb, I would highly recommend a visit to the clinic.Rosemary Davies, Staff Development Consultant