Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a primary care profession, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, and the effects of these conditions on patients’ general health. Using many of the diagnostic procedures applied in conventional medical assessment, osteopaths seek to restore the optimal functioning of the body, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body has the ability to heal, and osteopathic care focuses on strengthening the musculoskeletal systems to treat existing conditions and to prevent illness.

 

Therapist

David Annett has over 10 years experience and specialises in back and neck pain as well as sports or work related injuries. He has been the team Osteopath for the British Modern Pentathlon Squad for 10 years and will be involved with their build up for the 2012 Olympics. He was a member of the medical team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. David has recently returned to Yorkshire after many years working in a busy central London sports injury clinic. He has experience of treating a wide variety of clientele from office workers to flying trapeze artists.

Conditions We Treat

At the practice we are able to treat the following conditions:

  • Back & Neck Pain
  • Sciatic
  • Shoulder and Arm Problems
  • Pelvis, Hip and Leg Problems
  • Sports Injuries
  • Repetitive Strain Injuries

In addition we can provide

  • Back Care Workshops
  • Acupuncture / Dry Needling
  • Onsite Ergonomic Workstation Assessments

How We Treat

The initial assessment will be completed and you will be treated with manual techniques to alleviate pain, release muscle tension and free the joint stiffness. Here at West Point Practice we are not only looking to alleviate your symptoms we want to know why you’ve got those symptoms. By assessing the injury and then the surrounding joints, stability and your sports technique or daily living habits it will enable us to establish the root cause of your injury. Treatment may not be purely carried out within the clinic. For example, your workstation may turn out to be the root cause of your problem. It may be that it is designed for you to fit it but not for it to fit you. We can offer a thorough onsite work station assessment where we can advise on the set up, your posture and any additional equipment you may require. By addressing all these factors this will in turn prevent recurrent injury.

Pricing

  • Initial Consultation – £40 (30 mins)
  • Follow up – £40 (30 mins)

A £5 admin charge is added to each treatment billed directly to insurance companies.

Your First Visit

The Initial consultation will last for 30 minutes. We will take a detailed history and examine the problem area and surrounding structures. We will discuss our findings and an appropriate course of treatment with you. You will also receive your first treatment session.

  • If you have any x-rays, scan reports or consultants letter that are relevant please bring these to the appointment
  • As with any medical examination, you will probably be asked to undress to your underwear, so please brings from shorts for your comfort.

Whilst we would like to think of Osteopathy as being the way to resolve all aches and pains this isn’t always possible. Should we feel you require further investigation or onward referral to a consultant we are ideally placed to do this.

 

Private Health Insurance

If you are covered by Private Health Insurance and you wish to claim back the cost of your treatment you may need a letter from you GP. Your Insurance company will provide guidance on this. You also need to check your policy details regarding the level of benefit and if any policy excess applies. Please bring your details with you for your first appointment.

We are recognised by major insurance companies including BUPA, AXA PPP, Leeds Hospital Fund, AVIVA (Norwich Union), Standard Life, Westfield and many more. Please let us know which insurance company you will be claiming from when you book your appointment