Osteopathy in Edinburgh
GO OSTEO - osteopathic health
Osteopathy at Go Osteo...
Osteopathic medicine (osteopathy) is a regulated and well established form of healthcare throughout the world.
At Go Osteo our aim is to relieve pain and restore health, and our skilled osteopaths are trained to detect and treat many kinds of physical issues.
Our unique all round approach at Go Osteo ensures we not only get you feeling better, but we keep you feeling better.
It is engrained in our philosophy that your issue is specific to you, and as such, our care will always be entirely tailored individually to you.
Osteopathy in Edinburgh
Osteopathy at Go Osteo...
Osteopathic medicine (osteopathy) is a regulated and well established form of healthcare throughout the world.
At Go Osteo our aim is to relieve pain and restore health, and our skilled osteopaths are trained to detect and treat many kinds of physical issues.
Our unique all round approach at Go Osteo ensures we not only get you feeling better, but we keep you feeling better.
It is engrained in our philosophy that your issue is specific to you, and as such, our care will always be entirely tailored individually to you.
GO OSTEO - osteopathic health
Issues osteopathy can help with...
Osteopathy is a safe and effective treatment for a range of issues and conditions including:
- Neck & Back Pain
- Joint Pain (hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist…)
- Chronic Pain
- Muscle, Ligament & Tendon Strains
- Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel & Other Nerve Related Issues
- Arthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Headaches
- Symptoms Associated With Medical Conditions (e.g. autoimmune disorders, neurological disorders, pain sensitisation disorders, plus more…)
- Sports & Work Related Issues
- Stress
- Plus many more…
GO OSTEO - osteopathic health
Emergency appointments available...
We pride ourselves on being available when you need us most. We understand pain can strike quickly and unexpectedly with a significant impact to your day to day life.
Therefore, Go Osteo offers emergency appointments to alleviate your pain, give you peace of mind, and enable you to get back to your day to day as soon as possible. Additionally, more often than not, the quicker your issue is treated, the quicker it can be resolved.
Emergency Osteopath in Edinburgh
Emergency osteopath appointments available...
We pride ourselves on being available when you need us most. We understand pain can strike quickly and unexpectedly with a significant impact to your day to day life.
Therefore, Go Osteo offers emergency appointments to alleviate your pain, give you peace of mind, and enable you to get back to your day to day as soon as possible. Additionally, more often than not, the quicker your issue is treated, the quicker it can be resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Osteopaths’ patients include the young, the more mature person, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sports people. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, shoulder/neck pain, knee, ankle pain, repetitive strain injuries, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and minor sports injuries.
Most patients ‘self refer’ to an osteopath for treatment. Although referral by a GP is not necessary, patients are encouraged to keep both their GP and osteopath fully informed, so that their medical records are current and complete and the patient receives the best possible care from both healthcare practitioners.
Osteopathic treatment is not usually painful, although the nature of some conditions may induce some discomfort. Most techniques are gentle and when forming your treatment plan, the osteopath will take into account the nature of your symptoms and also any concerns you may have.
Our aim is to help you get better as quickly as possible. However, every patient and situation is different. During your first session, we will discuss a treatment plan according to your condition and goals. You will be reassessed at each visit and the treatment plan may vary with your progress. Most patients need just three to four sessions. Other cases such as rehabilitation after injury may need more sessions. Some patients come for regular maintenance.
Your initial consultation with the Osteopath will include a detailed case history taking as well as careful observation and examination using highly developed skills of palpation (feel through touch), to find areas of restriction, strain, and weakness in the body.
A movement and postural analysis will then be completed along side special diagnostic tests to diagnosis your symptoms. After making a diagnosis, your Osteopath will explain their findings and discuss their diagnosis and treatment plan with you so you can understand what’s causing the problem. Treatment will the be provided to relieve your symptoms, improve function and promote healing. Through treatment and advice, we also seek to help reduce the chances of the problem recurring.
Assessments require the patient to undress down to their underwear if possible so that the Osteopath can fully assess the body as a whole structure and complete a thorough physical examination to diagnose your condition properly. For modesty purposes, shorts or close fitting clothing can be worn if you wish. For those who do not want to undress (e.g. for reasons of faith), then osteopathy may be administered with you wearing clothes.
Osteopathy in Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Osteopathy recommended for?
Literally everyone...osteopaths’ treat everyone from all walks of life. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of reasons and conditions. These range from people in chronic pain to traumatic soft tissue injuries; from babies struggling to settle to pregnancy related postural issues; recreational joggers to elite sports people; manual workers to desk based workers, and everything in between.
Do I need to be referred by a GP ?
No. Referral by a GP is not necessary, although patients are encouraged to keep both their GP and osteopath fully informed, so that their medical records are current and complete and the patient receives the best possible care from both healthcare practitioners.
What can I expect on my first visit to an osteopath?
Your initial consultation with the osteopath will usually involve our osteopath listening carefully to your issue, taking a detailed case history, followed by completing a comprehensive examination.
A postural analysis and clinical assessment will be completed alongside special diagnostic tests to provide a medical diagnosis for your symptoms.
After making a diagnosis, your osteopath will explain their findings and discuss their diagnosis and treatment plan with you so you can understand what’s causing the problem.
Treatment will the be provided to relieve your symptoms, improve function and promote healing.
How many sessions of Osteopathy will I need?
Our aim is to help you get better as quickly as possible. However, every patient and situation is different. During your first session, we will discuss a treatment plan according to your condition and goals. You will be reassessed at each visit and the treatment plan may vary with your progress. Most patients need just three to four sessions. Other cases, such as rehabilitation after injury or surgery, may need more sessions. Many patients come for regular maintenance as a preventative way of keeping as physically active and healthy as possible.
What credentials do osteopaths have?
Osteopaths are statutorily regulated in the United Kingdom by the 1993 Osteopath's Act. They are governed by the General Osteopathic Council and to practice any osteopath must hold a current membership. In the United Kingdom, osteopaths undertake a Bachelors degree (B.Ost) which is accredited by a registered university. Osteopaths at Go Osteo have completed a five year degree and undertake regular continued professional development.
What do I wear?
Assessments usually require the patient to wear some form of shorts and t-shirt/sports bra so that the osteopath can perform a comprehensive physical examination to diagnose your condition properly.
For patients who do not wish to wear this attire, osteopathy may be administered with you wearing clothes, and you should always feel comfortable.
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Visit Go Osteo Edinburgh
You’ll find us in a welcoming clinic space in central Edinburgh, easily accessible by public transport and with parking nearby.
For full details on how to reach us, visit our Clinic Information page.
Osteopathy in Edinburgh
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Alternatively, please contact us to speak to one of our expert osteopaths