Although osteopathy is one of the fastest growing health sectors, many prospective patients are unsure about what osteopaths do, how osteopathy could potentially benefit them and what to expect.
We have therefore pulled together as many resources as possible – from articles and news items through to podcasts – which systematically answer the questions patients most commonly ask.
About Osteopaths
The first question patients ask is how do I go about choosing an ostopath? Once a practitioner has been selected, the next logical question is what to expect. Others matters frequently raised are how osteopaths are trained and the scheme for osteopath regulation.
Are you an osteopath?
For practitioners, a common enquiry is how can I register my practise with the Osteopath Network. Information for practitioners answers many of your questions. You can enrol online or telephone us on 0845 680 0615.
Osteopathic treatment
The fundamental question most often asked is what is osteopathy?and the second most common, due to its growing popularity is what is cranial osteopathy?
Two additional was of analysing the osteopathic treatment is to compare it with the other major therapies commonly applied to musculoskeletal complaints, hence how do osteopaths compare to chiropractors and how are osteopaths different to physiotherapists?
Symptoms
Osteopaths treat a variety of different conditions. The most common are:
- Sore shoulders
- Headaches at the top of the spine
- Stiff Neck
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica/Trapped Nerves
- Shoulder pain
- Wrist pain
- Whiplash
Questions answered
Although the resources above have attempted to anticipate the kinds of questions patients most commonly ask, nevertheless it may be easier to view Patient FAQs and Osteopathy Tips.
Media
The key media resource available include: Articles, which contains a large number of relevant issues from bras and high heels to skiing injuries. News, which is more topical, Podcasts, which enable osteopaths to tell you in their own words how they work and a blog which keeps patients informed of recent developments and events.
Feedback
The Osteopath Network has established its reputation based on the quality of its osteopaths. Patients are routinely telephoned to secure their patient feedback. In addition some patients directly contribute reviews of clinics.
About Us
The Osteopath Network is explained on our About Us page. In addition patients may wish to know about our Patient Guarantee and our privacy policy. You are also welcome to contact Us at any time.