
Who do I treat
Anyone apart from very young children
How do I treat
I am a "Structural" Osteopath and this means that your treatment will normally
consist of some or all of the following :- massage, stretching, moving various
joints, joint manipulation (where the joints are made to "pop"), ultrasound,
manual traction. You will normally be given specific advice on the need for
rest, exercise, medication, the use of ice packs. Sometimes some aspect of
your lifestyle may need to be modified and advice about your posture may also
be given.
Please note that I do not use "Cranial" (or Cranio-Sacral) treatment, nor
do I use "Applied Kinesiology".
What will happen on your first visit
A full description of your problem will be taken, then details of your past medical history (if any), followed by an examination (you may be asked to get undressed down to your underwear) including medical tests where necessary. Assuming there are no contra-indications you will usually receive a full treatment on the first visit. Please note that is quite common for patients to feel some discomfort during the following 24/48 hours.
John Fudge is a registered member of the
General Osteopathic Council
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