Osteopaths. Any good?

crazyH

I don’t know much about osteopaths, but I did work in a Chiropractic Clinic as a Receptionist. I have seen people literally crawling into the Clinic and walking out, not completely pain free ofcourse, after the first treatment. First treatment, probably about £50 - 60, and follow ups about £30. You will need a few treatments. And then, maintenance. More often than not, they are referred for X-rays , before treatment begins.
Go by recommendation. Ask around.
Good luck and I hope your pain is sorted. But don’t let anyone manipulate your back, without having a look at your X-ray. If I’m not mistaken Chiropractic is now a University Degree, but Osteopathy is not. I could be wrong

How do I get an xray?
The gp won't send me for one.
I asked for one and they told me that in their opinion it wasnt necessary.
Amazing how they can tell these things without even seeing or laying hands on a patient!

Excuse my sarcasm! sleep deprivation a d pain has made me a bit tetchy.

I do understand how debilitating this type of pain is snowberry. My current go to person is a physiotherapist who is ex NHS and reassuringly qualified. Sessions cost £38. Her intervention and advice triggered a referral to specialist spinal services last year

I have a long term spinal issue. In our previous location an osteopath kept me mobile and as pain free as possible. She was worth every penny. Have you asked friends and family if they can recommend anyone? No matter the specialism people won’t all work the same way. Perhaps check qualifications for practitioners in whichever route you follow and then try and see how you get on. I have in the past had just one session with a practitioner because I felt uncomfortable with them. It’s ok not to go back

Good luck. Hope the pain eases soon.

i would be very wary of chiropractors.
but osteopaths are properly regulated and have recognised qualifications.
however, you really must get that seen by a medical practitioner first, and i think an osteopath would say the same.
are there any walk-in clinics near you.
could you write to your GP, outlining the whole situation.
it is more difficult to access medical attention now, i agree.
but the nhs still exists, and you certainly have presenting symptoms which fall within their purview.
and it could be something that needs medical intervention.
please persist. try different approaches.
we have found the out of hours service to be very good.

I have used an osteopath on and off for years. I find that he really helps my aches and pains. He charges £38 per treatment - worth every penny! I have had treatment for various injuries that I’ve inflicted on myself ? and the treatment has always got me back on my feet.

I can’t let that go without speaking up for my surgery.
I’m not going into details on GN but in the past 4 months I can’t fault them and I have no condition that is life threatening.

As for Osteopaths. About 8 yrs ago I paid £2000 for procedures that were freely available on YouTube. That was for sciatica.

I have an osteopath/physiotherapist. She is qualified as both - and the physio side of her training makes me feel like I’m in safe hands - I have friends that see osteopaths that seem a bit woolly and hippy if you know what I mean.

I had sciatica which with the gentle exercises she set along with the massage (v gentle) manipulations she did fixed it fairly quickly. 4 years later and it has reappeared in the other leg and I’ve gone back and hoping for a similar outcome.

Make sure they are registered, and that if they are physios they have a ‘Physiotherapist BSc’ (preferably with hons!)

Mine sends me videos of exercises to do at home, find one that does this as it makes it much easier to follow when you are home alone, to make sure your technique is correct. The written instructions are a pain, and you can do more damage if you do them incorrectly.

Yes use our Osteopath for a variety of things I would ask around for recommendations.
Works a treat and don’t ask me how because they use a very light touch
Ours costs around £40/50 per session which is usually 45mins to an hour worth every penny

Sorry you’re in such pain. I’ve used an osteopath several times for back and shoulder and always had good results. The guy I used was gentle using massage, and stretching also acupuncture. It cost £35 per hour but this was a few years ago. I rarely needed more then one or two sessions always went away with an exercise plan too.
Ask friends and family for recommendations.

I don’t know much about osteopaths, but I did work in a Chiropractic Clinic as a Receptionist. I have seen people literally crawling into the Clinic and walking out, not completely pain free ofcourse, after the first treatment. First treatment, probably about £50 - 60, and follow ups about £30. You will need a few treatments. And then, maintenance. More often than not, they are referred for X-rays , before treatment begins.
Go by recommendation. Ask around.
Good luck and I hope your pain is sorted. But don’t let anyone manipulate your back, without having a look at your X-ray. If I’m not mistaken Chiropractic is now a University Degree, but Osteopathy is not. I could be wrong