Patient Feedback on the Osteopath Network

A sore back, a locked shoulder, a stiff neck - these sorts of conditions affect almost all of us at some stage and are traditionally not well-treated by GPs. Increasingly patients from all kind of background are looking to Osteopaths for a more hands-on approach to treating these conditions with impressive results.

Osteopath Appointment Line has pulled together a selection of real life stories from it patients showing the impact and effectiveness of osteopathy intervention in treating both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal conditions.

Patient Name:

Warwick, London

Symptoms:

Painful shoulder soreness restricting ability to do my favourite sport which is rock climbing.

Treatment:

Saw the Osteopath you suggested and got some deep massage treatment as well as some stretching of the ligament. He also manipulated my back but very gently.

Feedback:

I felt immediate improvement after the first session. He gave me some stretching exercises to do everyday as well as some shoulder exercises for when I am at my desk. I did two further sessions and am now back at the climbing wall twice a week.

Patient Name:

Jane, Chiswick

Symptoms:

I was stupidly running to a meeting and tripped on the kerb. Two days later I woke up and could hardly move. It was so hard to get to work.

Treatment:

My GP told me I had whiplash even though the pain was in my lower back. I saw the osteo you put me onto and got an appointment the next day. She confirmed the whiplash diagnosis. I was massaged and we did lots of stretching of the lower back area. Finally she put her hand under my spine and rolled me on it. There was a little popping noise and that was the manipulation.

Feedback:

I was meant to go back for further treatment the following week but the back has improved very rapidly and it was not needed. Really, really good thanks.

Patient Name:

Steve, Enfield

Symptoms:

I have always had an extremely stiff neck - everyday for at least for 5 years. Finally I asked around and friends told that an Osteopath was worth a try.

Treatment:

I had a total of 4 visits over 8 weeks. Each time we did pretty much the same thing. Lots of massage and a little gentle manipulation. It was never painful and I always felt good and enjoyed the experience. I was asked to do some fairly straightforward exercises at home to build up some strength. They are not difficult and take about 15 minutes a day. I am still doing them.

Feedback:

Even after the first day I had more movement back. Each time my neck felt more and more free. I feel so much better now. Driving is easy and playing with the kids is a lot more fun.

The content of this page is informed by feedback from osteopathic practitioners in Surrey and also clinics in Leeds. Further input was received from practices in Chiswick and a practitioner in Covent Garden. Finally a contribution was made by osteopaths in the Nottingham area