Welcome to Newquay Osteopaths
Bringing osteopathy to Newquay since 2002
Providing osteopathy in Newquay for over 20 Years
Our committed team of skilled and seasoned experts ensures that each of our patients receives a thorough diagnosis, personalized treatment, and ongoing care plan. Whether you’re a professional athlete or dealing with life’s everyday challenges, we’re here for you.
Treatments available
Osteopathy
Cranial Osteopathy
Sports Massage
Shockwave Therapy
Erectile Dysfunction
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Peyronnie’s Disease
Men’s Health
Frequently asked questions
What should I expect on my first visit?
The first visit consists of taking a detailed case history including a full medical history. This ensures that you will receive the appropriate treatment for your condition and that there is no medical cause for your symptoms.
Rarely patients are referred back to their GP for further investigation before treatment commences.
If your condition is safe to treat you will be asked to perform a number of different movements to assess how the joints are moving. This allows us to examine mobility, and conduct a range of tests, all of which help to clarify the condition and its underlying causes.
Please wear loose clothing such as track suit bottoms, shorts, leggings -No jeans! Loose T-shirts and vests enable access to the shoulders. Please avoid sports bras as they make this difficult.
We can generally move clothing around to be able to assess you adequately without the need for you to undress.
Once a diagnosis has been made about the cause of the problem this will be discussed with you along with a suggested treatment programme. Treatment is also included on your first visit.
At the end of the session you will be given advice on self-help exercises, posture and pain relief.
What should I expect from subsequent treatments?
Following some questioning about the changes to your condition a brief re-examination is made. The allows the progression of treatment to be assessed objectively and ensures that it is adapted accordingly. During these visits both hands-on treatment is provided as well as advice regarding exercises or lifestyle modifications that will assist in your recovery. Any questions you may have can be addressed along the way.
How frequently are treatments?
This depends on the problem and its severity. In some cases, particularly when the pain is acute, it is more effective to see the patient again within a few days. Generally treatments are spaced roughly one week apart, although as the condition begins to improve they may be spaced more widely.
Some patients feel that they benefit from visits on a regular basis despite the absence of any pain. In such cases they may chose to attend every few weeks or months for a check-up – a body MOT!
Will treatment be painful?
Some of the techniques employed by osteopaths may occasionally provoke a mild discomfort during their application, but communication between the patient and osteopath means that this should never be to a degree that would be unpleasant.
Occasionally after visits patients may experience a treatment reaction with a slight exaggeration of their symptoms for a brief period, normally no longer than 24 hours.
Do I need to consult my GP before visiting an osteopath?
Generally not. Most patients self refer without first consulting their GP.
Some private medical insurers require that you be refered for osteopathic treatment by your GP. If you are in any doubt then first check with your insurance provider.
What happens if I cannot attend an appointment?
We like a minimum of 24 hours notice for appointment cancellations.
When allocated time is wasted it prevents other patients from receiving attention, some of whom may be in considerable pain.
Clearly there are always genuine reasons why attendance may not be possible and it is not my policy to request the fee when this is the case.