FAQ's
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History - A detailed case history regarding your presenting complaint will be taken, along with a present & past medical history, family history, medications and lifestyle habits.
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Assessment - Your osteopath will then assess through complete physical examination using hands-on technique in order to provide you with a conclusive diagnosis.
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Treatment - A variety of techniques may be used (see ‘services’ for an outline of these techniques) to address the presenting complaint and the underlying cause.
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Advice - Your osteopath will provide advice and take-home tools so that you can continue progressing in between appointments. This may include ergonomic advice, specific exercises, stretches, breathing techniques, lifestyle tips etc.
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Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive, non-surgical System of Medicine.
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Osteopathic treatment has Zero side effects.
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Osteopathy is considered to be one of the safest form of health care system.
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Osteopathic medicine is a patient-centred rather than a disease-centred system of health care.
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The number of treatment session required depends on the individual's health condition.
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It is depending upon the severity & chronicity of the health condition, age of the patient & associated risk factors.
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After a thorough physical examination, the osteopath will reveal their treatment plan for the speedy recovery.
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30 to 60 minutes. But duration of each treatment session depends upon the individual health condition.
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Usually, it is one in a week treatment session.
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This again is very individual, depending upon the illness, the age of the patient and the depth of the treatment. The interval between treatments is determined on an individual basis with a range from once a week to once every few months.
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In some paediatric cases we might see them only once every month.
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You need to wear loose comfortable clothes like t-shirt and leggings, track pants or shorts.
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Avoid Sari, jeans, skirts & other tight clothes.
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Yes.
Avoid a full stomach immediately before the session. You can have a light meal at least an hour before the session. After heavy food, minimum of 3 hours required to receive treatment session.
Bring any paperwork or radiographic examinations (i.e. CT scans, x-rays, MRI’s, ultrasounds) pertaining to your health condition you may have.
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You can have someone present throughout your consultation and treatment session.
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Osteopaths are primary health care providers hence, can assess and treat without referral from another doctor.
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In India Osteopathic treatment is not covered by insurance.
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Osteopathic techniques are generally soft & very gentle. Its soothing and very relaxing. Generally, people feel a light, gentle pressure that does not create any pain. Most people feel great relaxation and a sense of peace.
Yes.
You can resume your work immediately after the treatment session but subject to the severity of your health condition.
NO.
Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive system of medicine. No drugs or chemicals prescribed in Osteopathy.
There are no prescribed dietary restrictions in Osteopathic manipulative treatment. But it is always recommended to follow healthy life style & dietary habits to maintain good physical & mental health.
YES.
Osteopathy is one of the safest forms of health care system in the world. It is safe for people of all age groups from new born to elderly people.
There is no minimum age limit! You can take your baby to an osteopath from birth.
Birth is physically demanding for both mother and child, and an osteopathic visit during the first 6 weeks is a great way to spot any strains or restrictions. So we can identify and treat them before they become an major health issue.
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Prolonged or very fast labour,
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Instrumental delivery - forceps or vacuum,
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Excessive moulding of the child’s head.
A post-natal check from 6 weeks is also highly recommended.
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What many people do not realize is that Cranio-Sacral therapy evolved from a branch of Osteopathy known as Cranial Osteopathy.
Cranio-Sacral therapy is one of the approach/techniques in Cranial Osteopathy. During its evolution, Cranial Osteopathy was divided into two major forms or approaches namely Biomechanical approach & Biodynamic approach. Together they are called Cranial Osteopathy
Biodynamic approach of Cranio-Sacral Therapy is widely known as Cranio-Sacral Therapy.
In General, Osteopaths are trained in both of these approaches.
Yes.
It is in fact a specialization of the Osteopathic medicine called Osteopathy in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. As a safest form of health care system Osteopathy is especially suited before, during and after pregnancy.
Yes.
Osteopathy is designed to improve the mechanics of the body therefore optimizing its flexibility and strength. We will be able to tailor treatment for your particular sport or activity.
Osteopathic treatments to be very beneficial as part of hospice and palliative care. Generally, the hospice patient who is treated with osteopathy experiences less pain and requires less medication.
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Osteopathy is a complementary medicine and can and often be performed in association with other treatments like Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha medicine etc.
If you have experienced osteopathic treatments before you are aware that there are differences in treatments. Although osteopaths are all guided by the same principles, treatment and prognosis differences usually reflect the practitioner’s Qualification, knowledge, skill & professional experience. Furthermore, osteopathy is a patient centred not disease centred approach and hence individualised. Therefore, all treatments will be different.
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We are well aware of our professional boundaries and limitations, so if we believe you would be better suited to another health or medical discipline we will happily and appropriately refer you. We always err on the side of caution- your care and safety is our utmost priority.
Depending on the nature of the problem, people typically note significant improvements within 1 to 3 visits.
In more severe cases, a more prolonged approach may be required.
Once you have achieved the goals of your treatment plan, we will formulate the maintenance strategy in order to keep you healthy and prevent the problems from occurring in the future.
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If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment you must provide us with at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid a fee. This gives us a chance to give your appointment to others who need it.
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If you miss an appointment without notice a cancellation fee will be levied.
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