Welcome to Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery
The Surgery was established in 1980, here in Dalkeith Road. Since
then many thousands of people have been successfully treated by
our Registered Osteopaths. The busy practice enjoys frequent referrals
from doctors and other healthcare professionals, as well as from
sports and leisure clubs.
Patients at the practice have included Royalty and many personalities
from the sports and entertainment world.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment designed to provide
pain relief for the body's structural and mechanical problems. A
gentle form of treatment, osteopathy can benefit most types of aches,
pains and strains in people of every age.
In the same way that you visit your dentist to reduce the chance
of fillings, regular check-ups with your osteopath allow potential
problems to be detected before they develop.
Many patients who have been treated for painful conditions benefit
from checks every six to twelve months - a kind of 'human MOT'.
If you suffer from occasional discomfort, then consider seeing us.
Preventative treatment and advice is a worthwhile investment in
your long-term health and comfort.
What happens when I first come to the Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery?
When you make an appointment and see one of our osteopaths, you
will be asked about not only the problems you have at the moment,
but also about your general health, lifestyle and past medical
history.
A thorough examination will follow to help clarify what has gone
wrong and how best to proceed. Additional investigations such
as X-rays can be arranged if necessary. If your osteopath decides
that you can be helped here, you will receive your first treatment
on this first visit. The osteopath will explain what treatment
is required and will give you an approximate recovery time.
Osteopathic examination and treatment rarely causes any pain.
In fact, many people find it relaxing and quite pleasant. Treatment
may consist of gentle manipulation and stretching of joints, muscles
and ligaments. In most cases it is followed by explanation and
advice to help prevent a recurrence of your trouble. Many problems
require more than one visit so you may be advised to return for
further treatment.
This can be arranged, as far as possible, at your convenience.
If after diagnosis, treatment other than osteopathy is indicated,
we will not treat you but will refer you to the most appropriate
source of help. In this case (or if you decide not to have treatment
at this stage for any reason) you will not be charged any fee
at all for your visit.
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