Surrey Osteopathy Practices
If you are searching for County of Surrey osteopathy practices, the clinics below are recommended. Please click on the clinic titles for detailed descriptions of each clinic and the conditions in which they specialise
- Peter Thresher Croydon
- The Osteopathic Clinic Physical Medicine
- Croydon Osteopathic Practice
- Croydon Physiotherapy Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic
- Take My Pain Away - Epsom
- The King Clinic - Epsom Osteopathic Practice
- Cheyham Lodge Osteopaths
- The Forge Clinic
- Robin J Jackson
- New Life Osteopathy
- The Amber Practice Osteopaths Richmond
- The David Millard Practice
Osteopaths in Surrey
Osteopaths in Surrey
Osteopathy is not well-known in the UK as it does not have a prominent profile within the wider community. To address the issues that and speculations that arise in the absence of wide-spread understanding, we have compiled a repository of osteopathy resources which we hope will provide the background information needed to a address common questions.
In what ways will osteopathy improve my condition?
The philosophy driving osteopaths is a belief that the body is often able to remedy itself. The first question asked by a practitioner is how can I understand the deep, underlying cause of the pain or illness? Having recognised the genesis of the problem, resolving it becomes much easier.
How do osteopaths approach a patient for the first time?
Most initial appointments will commence with the osteopath asking probing questions to enable a deep understanding of how an injury happened or the important factors behind a condition. The osteopath will then watch carefully the movement of a patient to understand what is limiting freedom of movement, e.g., a spinal misalignment or muscular adhesions.
What training is required for osteopaths in Surrey
In the first instance an osteopath must have an appropriate degree in osteopathy. In the UK there are 6 approved tertiary courses. In the US, Australia and US the training is similar and there are established protocols for recognising foreign degrees in the United Kingdom.
As part of their degree, students work alongside osteopaths observing treatments as well as giving treatment under supervision.
After qualification, most medical professions require practitioners to engage in continuing education programmes and osteopathy is no exception. Each year all osteopaths attend conferences and lectures.
What regulations apply to osteopathy
In 1993 parliament passed legislation to bring the osteopathy profession into line with other medical professions by establishing a strict regulatory regime. Statute establishes the General Osteopathic Council which is the registrar of all osteopaths, establishing their qualifications to work as such and hearing any complaints as to competence. The Council also has a more limited role as a sponsor of research and to ensure the safety of techniques commonly used.
