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 a 'Top Tips' list.
Prepare for your osteopathy appointment
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 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 back pain or sports 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 about your diagnosis and osteopathy treatment plan
If you are diagnosed with a specific kind of back injury do a little web research or borrow a book from the library. It never hurts to have a more thorough understanding of your condition or treatment.
Once you agree on a treatment plan, follow-through
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.
Do not ignore the lifestyle issues which may contribute to your susceptibility to back pain
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 a sports injury.
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