On your first visit to Woburn Osteopaths we will take a full medical history of past illness and accidents etc. We will then concentrate on taking the history of your current problem. This will be followed by a physical examination, including active movements, and once we have determined an accurate diagnosis we will begin treatment.

We allow up to 60-minutes for the initial visit and then 30-minutes for all follow-up appointments. This time allows us to give a very thorough and therefore safe treatment.

Osteopathy was the first complementary healthcare profession to be awarded statutory regulation by the government. It has been proven to be remarkably safe, relying on relaxed movements, mobilisation and manipulation of joints along with soft tissue massage.

This will depend on the individual and the type of problem that exists. In general though, the longer you have been suffering with the problem the longer it will take to recover. We will hopefully be able to advise you on a likely recovery time once we have completed the consultation and first treatment. In most cases we will be giving exercises to do at home in-between treatments; a patient committed to their exercise regime will usually recovery more quickly than a patient who is not.

No, the treatment isn’t painful when performed by our qualified and registered professionals. However if your problem has been become chronic due to leaving it untreated for a while, you may experience some post-treatment soreness for up to 24-hours. This is while the body is adapting to its new position or relaxed state. Do not worry we will explain how to keep symptoms to a minimum.

All our osteopaths have undertaken a full time honors degree in osteopathic medicine. We are also all registered with the General Osteopathic Council.

There is no need to consult your GP before visiting us. We may however write to your GP in some cases, but we will always ask your permission first before consulting anybody. At present osteopaths don’t have the authority to prescribe medication but we can issue off-work certificates if necessary.

Yes. Gentle manual therapy and cranial osteopathy are suitable before, during and after pregnancy.

Yes. We are able to treat newborns to the elderly.

Yes. Osteopathy is designed to improve the mechanics of the body therefore optimizing its flexibility and strength. We will be able to tailor treatment for your particular sport or activity.

Yes, our newly-converted fire station has full disabled access.  Please ring the bell at the entrance for assistance upon arrival.