What happens at the first appointment?

The first time you visit we will go through a detailed case history covering your medical history and the reason why you came. After completing the case history we move on to examination. Which generally involves a series of simple movements, reflexes and some specific musculoskeletal tests; these may vary depending on the case history. Osteopaths then use palpation (a highly developed sense of touch) to detect abnormalities in muscle tone, joint mobility etc. All this information helps us to arrive at a diagnosis. Once we have completed the tests we will discuss our findings with you and let you know what we specifically feel is causing your discomfort, whether treatment is appropriate and what we recommend.