Osteopathy in practice – FAQ’s
“Who can osteopaths treat?” Osteopaths can treat any person of any age from the newborn to the very old. Young children, older people and people in a fragile state are often treated using Cranial Osteopathy, while most people respond to structural treatment.
“What can osteopathy treat?” Osteopaths treat a wide range of problems that the body suffers throughout life.These range from the acute pains caused through injury or trauma, to the chronic pains caused by occupational stress and repetitive strains. Other conditions which often get a medical label on them, such as asthma (breathing problems), hypertension (high blood pressure), cephalalgia (headaches) and a host of others, commonly have a structural component that can be treated by an osteopath.
For mothers, osteopathic medicine is very effective in treating the problems that develop during pregnancy and early childhood and is particularly appropriate following childbirth to prevent post natal depression and to assist in regaining normal hormone levels. It can also help unsettled infants and the very young for a wide variety of problems such as reflux, colic and feeding difficulties. Osteopathic treatment can be used in conjunction with your normal medication and can be adapted to treat any age or condition.
“What happens when I consult an osteopath?” Richard or Mandy will discuss with you the problem you have and will ask questions about your general health and lifestyle and may take your blood pressure and test your coordination and reflexes. They will test the way your bones, muscles and body moves to find the area that needs to be treated. They will then discuss with you what has been found and outline how you could best be treated, what the outcome should be, and how you feel as the treatment progresses. Invariably you will be advised on any thing you could do to prevent the condition returning.
“How much will osteopathy cost me?” Osteopathic treatments vary depending on where you live in New Zealand but should reflect level of training, specialised skill and experience of the practitioner concerned. Some specialised treatments may take a longer time and the charge will reflect this. If you have a problem that is related to an accident, then ACC will cover part of the cost – assuming that your claim is accepted. An ACC form will need to be filled out during the consultation, and if you live at a distance from the treatment provider, you may be able to claim travel costs.
“What do your patients say about you?”
”Richard’s professional approach, with a touch of humour, gave me confidence. We had a plan, we worked together and each treatment was a review to ensure I was moving towards being pain free. I cannot recommend Richard highly enough.”
A. Cook
“Richard’s skills have enabled me to maintain my preferred lifestyle pain-free, not only through treatments but also techniques to help avoid recurrence.”
D. Hastie
"Kaley had a very calm and friendly approach which put me at instant ease. Her treatment was both professional & effective, and I am grateful for all her help over the last month"
M. Nathan
"Morgan really took the time to hear about my issues and understand my goals. He tailored my treatment to help meet those goals and after dealing with the heel pain that had been bothering me for months, I am now on track to compete in my first marathon"
S. Anderson
“Who can osteopaths treat?” Osteopaths can treat any person of any age from the newborn to the very old. Young children, older people and people in a fragile state are often treated using Cranial Osteopathy, while most people respond to structural treatment.
“What can osteopathy treat?” Osteopaths treat a wide range of problems that the body suffers throughout life.These range from the acute pains caused through injury or trauma, to the chronic pains caused by occupational stress and repetitive strains. Other conditions which often get a medical label on them, such as asthma (breathing problems), hypertension (high blood pressure), cephalalgia (headaches) and a host of others, commonly have a structural component that can be treated by an osteopath.
For mothers, osteopathic medicine is very effective in treating the problems that develop during pregnancy and early childhood and is particularly appropriate following childbirth to prevent post natal depression and to assist in regaining normal hormone levels. It can also help unsettled infants and the very young for a wide variety of problems such as reflux, colic and feeding difficulties. Osteopathic treatment can be used in conjunction with your normal medication and can be adapted to treat any age or condition.
“What happens when I consult an osteopath?” Richard or Mandy will discuss with you the problem you have and will ask questions about your general health and lifestyle and may take your blood pressure and test your coordination and reflexes. They will test the way your bones, muscles and body moves to find the area that needs to be treated. They will then discuss with you what has been found and outline how you could best be treated, what the outcome should be, and how you feel as the treatment progresses. Invariably you will be advised on any thing you could do to prevent the condition returning.
“How much will osteopathy cost me?” Osteopathic treatments vary depending on where you live in New Zealand but should reflect level of training, specialised skill and experience of the practitioner concerned. Some specialised treatments may take a longer time and the charge will reflect this. If you have a problem that is related to an accident, then ACC will cover part of the cost – assuming that your claim is accepted. An ACC form will need to be filled out during the consultation, and if you live at a distance from the treatment provider, you may be able to claim travel costs.
“What do your patients say about you?”
”Richard’s professional approach, with a touch of humour, gave me confidence. We had a plan, we worked together and each treatment was a review to ensure I was moving towards being pain free. I cannot recommend Richard highly enough.”
A. Cook
“Richard’s skills have enabled me to maintain my preferred lifestyle pain-free, not only through treatments but also techniques to help avoid recurrence.”
D. Hastie
"Kaley had a very calm and friendly approach which put me at instant ease. Her treatment was both professional & effective, and I am grateful for all her help over the last month"
M. Nathan
"Morgan really took the time to hear about my issues and understand my goals. He tailored my treatment to help meet those goals and after dealing with the heel pain that had been bothering me for months, I am now on track to compete in my first marathon"
S. Anderson