Good results don't just happen. In order for your osteopathy treatment to be a success you will need to be an active partner in your treatment - so to help ensure you get the most out of your visit to the Osteopath we have pulled together this reminder:
prepare for your visit...
It will increase your chances of leaving well-informed and satisfied. Write
down your concerns or symptoms in advance, so you don't forget to talk about
them. Also bring a list of all prescription and non-prescription medications
you take, plus any vitamins or supplements. You may also want to jot down
notes about your diet and exercise habits - factors important to your overall
health not just your back pain or sports injury.
wear appropriate clothing...
If you are worried about stripping down to your underwear, bring along some
exercise gear. Your Osteopath will need to be able to see and feel your back/or
symptomatic area in order to treat you successfully.
take notes...
Bring a pad and pen to your Osteopath visit as you will certainly end your
appointment discussing an osteopathy treatment programme for your problem/injury.
If you have questions or concerns, speak up! Your health is too important.
Don't be embarrassed that you don't understand anything your Osteopath has
said - ask that it be explained.
educate yourself...
If you are diagnosed with a specific kind of back injury do a little web research,
borrow a book from the library or buy a book on-line (see our recommended
books). It never hurts to have a more thorough understanding of your condition
or treatment.
follow your treatment plan...
Osteopaths help your body to heal itself. The exercises that your Osteopath
asks you to do at home will be a vital part of the overall osteopathy treatment
plan to relieve your pain or resolve your injury so you are mobile, active
and pain-free as soon as possible.
address lifestyle issues...
Many of the root causes of back pain are lifestyle related. In particular
increasingly sedentary work and recreational practices and long hours at the
computer are frequently found to be contributory causes of back pain and increase
the likelihood of suffering an injury.
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