More than just a bad back.
Osteopathy is similar to physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage. It is a drug free, non-surgical approach to health, primarily focusing on musculo-skeletal issues.
The more you know and understand what may be happening, the better. I try to give you information & help (evidence based where possible) to increase the chances of you meeting your goals and managing your condition independently. This may include:
You can find reviews written by people who I have seen in Prague here:
A typical face-to-face session involves:
Osteopathy is similar to physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage. It is a drug free, non-surgical approach to health, primarily focusing on musculo-skeletal issues.
The more you know and understand what may be happening, the better. I try to give you information & help (evidence based where possible) to increase the chances of you meeting your goals and managing your condition independently. This may include:
- Information about pain - the more you understand why something may hurt, the easier it is to deal with it.
- Exercise advice - individual exercises, programs, training, referral where needed
- Postural advice - posture is important but poor posture is not the same as pain.
- Manual therapy techniques - e.g. massage and mobilisation. I don't manipulate ('pop'/crack') joints.
- Other home care advice when needed - e.g. foam rollers, relaxation/deep-breathing exercises and occasionally dietary information.
- Referral to other therapists/ trainers if appropriate.
- Please note, I do not 'put anything back into place', 'straighten/ re-align' spines or 'correct symmetry' etc. I'm not sure this is possible and these explanations can cause more problems than they help.
You can find reviews written by people who I have seen in Prague here:
A typical face-to-face session involves:
- A discussion about why you have come and what you want from me.
- If we think you are safe to be worked on and will benefit from what I offer, after the physical examination we can work out an approach that suits you together.
- A session typically lasts unto 50 minutes, including the initial discussion, examination, techniques and any advice.
- If you are uncomfortable undressing to your underwear (which isn't always needed), you may keep on whatever clothes you wish.
- You are welcome to bring someone along as a chaperone.
- At any stage of the treatment, you can ask what I'm doing and why if you feel you don't understand.
- You may request me to stop at any point, for any reason
- Please note that I am not a doctor or a physio in Cz and so am unable to make an official medical diagnosis.