Can my GP refer me to an osteopath?
Yes...osteopaths are statutorily regulated by health professionals and form an integral part of primary care teams.  GP’s can refer patients to an osteopath, guidelines are published by the General Medical Council and British Medical Association.  Increasingly, osteopaths are working alongside GP’s, providing treatment both privately and through the NHS.

What conditions are appropriate for osteopathy?
A wide range of musculoskeletal disorders including back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, sport and work related injuries respond especially well to osteopathic treatment. Other commonly treated conditions include pregnancy care, migraine, asthma, arthritic pain, digestive disorders and infantile colic.

Does osteopathy require training?
At undergraduate level, a four to five year BSc Honours degree programme with extensive clinical training from the outset. Osteopaths are committed to lifelong learning through a system of mandatory Continuing Professional Development.