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
'Wayne was extremely welcoming and reassuring throughout all of my sessions, his treatment was very effective and he was always conscious of not continuing the treatment any longer than was necessary’.Steve
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
I have suffered with back pain for some years and have visited Wayne and would highly recommend his professional manner, he takes the time to explain the problems and the corrective process and above all the outcome has been very positive. The Clinic is situated in a peaceful and accessible village with parking immediately outside which is very convenient.Sandra
I first went to see Wayne when I was suffering from back pain and was in need of help. He was very welcoming and as a young lady I was very comfortable with him treating me. He showed a lot of care and spent time not only treating me, but suggesting ways to stay healthy in the future. I would definitely suggest Wayne to everyone, he is an excellent Osteopath.Hannah Ticehurst
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