The initial 1 hour Glasgow Osteopath clinic appointment consists of a short consultation, examination of the joints, soft tissue and the function of your body in various standing, sitting and lying positions and then diagnosis. Having ensured that you fully understand and are happy with the suggested treatment programme, treatment then commences using a combination of gentle massage, stretching, joint articulation and mobilisation as appropriate. You may be asked to undress to your underwear for this part of the consultation so please bring shorts and a t-shirt to wear if you would feel more comfortable.

Follow up 30 minute appointment(s) will involve a continuation of the agreed treatment programme. Advice will also be given on appropriate self-help treatments and exercises.

Today Osteopathy is a well established and respected profession which is recognised by the British Medical Association. Following The Osteopaths Act of 1993, all UK Osteopaths have to complete a minimum four years training in anatomy, physiology and clinic based studies and, once graduated, must become members of the osteopathic regulatory body, the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). For more information about Osteopathy, please go to the GOsC website www.osteopathy.org.uk