Consultations & Treatments
Osteopathy
Your first appointment will be the most important. No treatment can take place without diagnosis. Please bring with you.
- Details of past illnesses, operations, accidents, physical problems and when they took place; in the case of a child, the birth history.
- Please bring the results of any medical tests such as X-rays, MRI scans, blood tests, reports etc., whether or not they are related to your current condition.
- Musicians should bring their instrument if possible.
You will receive a thorough physical examination which includes specific manual tests to determine the best treatment. If it is necessary to get further medical tests this will be discussed with you at the time.
Osteopathic Treatment
I use a wide range of different techniques and I choose the most gentle which is going to be effective, the choice also depends on your condition, age and medical history. I very rarely use a high velocity manipulation (when you hear a click) as there are many other techniques that can be more effective and less traumatic. If there is a technique you don’t like you only have to say and Alison will use a different technique.
What to wear
For examination and treatment, you will usually need to undress to your underwear. Please feel free to bring a pair of shorts (stretchy) with you if this would make you feel more comfortable. It is also helpful if women wear bras that can be undone at the back as it is easier to apply treatment to the back.
Speeding recovery
I will explain the diagnosis and will give specific recommendations of things you can do at home to help you recover and prevent future problems, this often includes exercises.
Occasionally you may have a reaction to your treatment. This reaction lasts a short time and you should feel better when your body adjusts to the changes.
Specialities include:
- Performers. Voice
- Head and Neck
- Acute or Chronic Back or Neck Pain
- Work Related Upper Limb Disorder
- Shoulder and Hands
- Leg, Knee, Hip or Foot Pain
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Increasing flexibility
- Reducing Discomfort with Arthritis or Osteoporosis
- Rehabilitation
- Postural Problems
- Injury Prevention Advice
Well Being Coaching
Wellbeing Coaching we will discuss your concerns and create goals for you to improve your general health. With 30 years clinical expertise she has supported numerous people find the best way to make the most of their health.
Alison Judah is a primary statutory regulated, health care professional and osteopath is a specific clinical therapy and therefore she is trained in clinical diagnosis to deal with bio-mechanical problems of the body. When another type of treatment would be more beneficial you will always be referred to the most appropriate health professional and / or further medical investigations such as MRI or blood tests.