FAQs
At our practices, osteopaths and physiotherapists work together as a team so patients receive the treatment and advice that is most appropriate for them as an individual.
Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners, complementary to other medical practices. They have the ability to diagnose and treat a number of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Osteopathic treatment sessions are often more gentle and usually involve more treatment of soft tissues, muscles and ligaments with manipulation of joints than chiropractic sessions.
Physiotherapists tend to be more experienced in working with people who have had operations or need exercise and rehabilitation to restore their normal function. Physiotherapists apply therapeutic techniques and intervention in order to assist recovery of functional limitation and disability following injury and disease.
Chiropractors treat the same areas as osteopaths but concentrate particularly on the spine. They don’t do as much work on muscles and tend to do more clicking of joints so their treatments sessions are often shorter.
All our practitioners are experienced and fully qualified in their field. Some have further qualifications or special interests.
Useful Websites
Osteopathy organisation websites
European professional association for osteopaths.
Forum for Osteopathic Regulation in Europe
Forum bringing together national osteopathic organisations across Europe to enhance the protection of patients in Europe through widening regulation of osteopaths and enhancing high standards of osteopathic treatment.
Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy
Charity which raises awareness of osteopathic treatment for children and provides treatment.
UK professional association for osteopaths.
National Council for Osteopathic Research
Supports the development of research into osteopathy.
Osteopathic International Alliance
Promotes the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine and osteopathy throughout the world.
Osteopathic Sports Care Association
Association of osteopaths with a special interest in sports medicine.
Patient related resources
Action Against Medical Accidents
Promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident.
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Works to improve the quality of life of people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
National Association for Patient Participation
Supports patient participation groups in the primary care sector of the NHS.
Resource to help the public make informed decisions about what treatment is available, when and where.
Provides patients with the opportunity to raise concerns and share healthcare experiences.
Promotes the development of treatment of spinal disorders through education, study and research for the benefit of the public and the United Kingdom.