Your Clinic Consultation
What happens when you visit the osteopath
A first appointment will involve a consultation and possibly some initial treatment.
The osteopath will talk to you about your general health, your back pain, and what treatment you are having.
They will look at your whole body, as every part of your body may have a part to play in your back pain. They will then observe you making simple movements and stretches. In addition to this, they will also feel and examine your joints, ligaments and tissues.
Osteopaths are highly trained professionals skilled in diagnosing health issues, including those that may require further investigation.
REMEMBER: Back and joints pains are rarely due to any serious disease and the long-term outlook is good.
If you do have any concerns about your health, you can discuss these with an osteopath.
TIME TO UNDERSTAND YOUR
INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
The method used to treat your back pain will be bespoke to you as it depends on your exact location, the length of time you have been experiencing the pain, the extent of the pain, your age, and any relevant medical history.
The treatment often focuses on releasing tension, stretching muscles, and improving mobility – all of which can help to relieve pain.
An osteopath can give advice about methods to aid recovery and maintain a healthy back.
There is no need to consult a GP before visiting an osteopath, although you may wish to do so.
If your osteopath requires further information in order to make a diagnosis and choose an appropriate treatment plan, they will discuss this with you.
This may include further information from your GP, x-rays, scans or blood tests.
Equine Osteopathy
It's just the same for your horse!
Assessment of your horse or pony is really very similar to that of humans.
We will discuss the problem you are having with your horse and then assess them at rest and in motion. If appropriate, you may be asked to ride your horse.
Just with human consultations, the most suitable methods used to treat your particular horse or pony will be chosen.
Sometimes the rider or handler may also have some dysfunctions that are impacting on the horse's problem. We will discuss these possibilities and the best course of action.
Julia Williams
Julia Williams is an osteopath and naturopath with over 27 years clinical practice, with a particular expertise in long-standing or difficult cases of back or joint pains.
She is passionate about helping people realise their optimum health potential. I use Tai Chi in my daily practice to assist clients in recovering from injury or who wish to improve their body-mind balance and awareness.
Julia sees patients in my clinics in London as well as visiting yards around the UK as an equine osteopath.
Registered Osteopath
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) regulates the practice of osteopathy in the United Kingdom. By law, osteopaths must be registered with the GOsC in order to practise in the UK.
Julia Williams is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO). The iO is the largest membership body of osteopaths in the UK and works to support, unite, develop and promote the osteopathic profession for the benefit of patient health.
Julia Williams is registered with the health agency of the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ADELI number: 170004428
An ADELI number is assigned to all salaried or self-employed practitioners and serves as their reference number.
