Registered Ospteopath

What can Osteopathy help?

Backache - Headache - Whiplash - Sciatica - Sports Injuries - Arthritis - Pre and Post Pregnancy Back Pain - Joint & Muscular Strain - Slipped or Herniated Discs - Post Surgery - Repetitive Strain - Computer Related Pain - Shoulder - Elbow - Wrist - Hand - Hip - Knee - Ankle - Foot PAin - Stress & Tension Related Pains - Lifestyle & Body MOT Checks.

PPP, BUPA, AXA, HSA Registered Practitioner

102 Torrington Drive, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 5HT

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VISITING AN OSTEOPATH.......

Call 01707 663431

INTRODUCTION

My name is Jane D'Arcy.  I graduated from The British College of Osteopathic Medicine twenty one years ago, during that time I have worked at various group practises around the U.K.  I am a member of the General Osteopathic Council (The GOSC regulates, promotes and develops the profession, maintaining a statutory register of those entitled to practise), this means I can call myself a registered osteopath.  In order to continue annual registration with the GOSC I am expected to take part in continued professional development.  This involves participating in courses, talks, practical classes or attending lectures on matters that relate to osteopathic medicine and practice.

WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY ?

Osteopathy recognises that much of the pain and disabilities we suffer stems from abnormalities in our body's structure and function.  Osteopath's treat damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints in order to balance the body and improve its efficiency, so that it will function with the minimal wear and tear.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VISITING AN OSTEOPATH

On your first visit, the osteopath will begin by taking a detailed record of your medical history.  This is followed by an examination whereby the patient is asked to remove some clothing so that  a series of observations and biomechanical assessments can made.

The osteopath will then apply a highly developed sense of touch to identify points of weakness throughout the body.  Further investigations may include an x-ray, blood tests.  This will allow a full diagnosis of the problem and enable the osteopath to tailor a treatment according to the patients needs.

Your osteopath should inform you of what is happening throughout the consultation and make you feel at ease so that if you have any questions or queries you can ask.

WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT INVOLVE ?

Osteopathic treatment involves gentle manual techniques aimed at easing pain, reducing swelling and improving mobility, circulation and lymphatic drainage.  Often, this involves manipulation of joints which can result in an audible "crack" which is simply the sound of gas bubbles popping in the fluid of the joints.

Advice regarding diet, supplementation, exercise, hydrotherapy, good posture will be offered where appropriate.

WHAT CAN OSTEOPATHY HELP ?
Backache
Headache
Whiplash
Sciatica
Sports injuries
Pre and Post pregnancy back pain
joint and muscular strain
Arthritis
Herniated or "slipped" discs
Post surgery
Repetitive strain and computer related pains
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand pain
Hip, knee, ankle, foot pain
Stress and tension related pains
Lifestyle and body "MOT" checks
 
FOR ENQUIRIES AND APPOINTMENTS PLEASE CALL:
 
Jane D'Arcy
Registered Osteopath
 
102 Torrington Drive
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 5HT
 
Tel:01707 663431
 
PPP, AXA, BUPA, HSA registered practitioner