OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH
Osteopathic Treatment
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.
Conditions We Treat
Osteopathy is a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of issues at our Edinburgh clinic, including:
- Back and Neck 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
If you’re unsure whether we can help, feel free to get in touch or book an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
There is the possibility of feeling a little sore/achy or a little tired for up to 48 hours after a treatment - this is normal, and is just the body adapting to the changes we've made. Most people however, feel an immediate marked improvement and leave feeling rejuvenated.
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.