Pre-Appointment Information
Thanks for booking your appointment with Body Flow Osteopathy.
Here are all the details you need ahead of your initial consultation:
Sunday Appointments
Please note that our phones are not answered on Sundays.
Should you need to get in touch on the day about a Sunday appointment, please email us.
Parking
Free onsite Parking is available just outside the building, please park in the marked bays. 1 Hr free on road parking is also available just outside the building.
Entry to the Building
Please ring the bell when you arrive and we will let you in through a remote entry system or come to the door to let you in.
Facilities are available to use whist you are waiting and are located down the corridor on the right hand side.
Payment
We prefer payment by Apple Pay or Google pay as they are contactless for any amount. We also accept payment by cash, debit/credit card and BACS payment.
Please note that we no longer accept cheques.
Cost
Initial consultation (approx 60 mins but please allow up to 75 mins):
Adults: £60
Under 16's: £45
CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS
We appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to change or cancel your appointment so that we can offer it to someone else.
Appointments cancelled or re-scheduled within a 24 hours period may incur a charge up to the full appointment charge. You will not be charged if you cancel due to the suddent development of COVID-19 symptoms, but please understand that we are only able to offer a small amount of appointments each day due to the pandemic, leading to significant loss in revenue. Please help us by cancelling you appointment with as much notice as possible. We appreciate your collaboration more than ever.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS - Please Read:
What you need to know and what you need to do.
Please DO NOT attend your appointment if you are unwell.
If you become unwell between your screening and your appointment time, please contact us at once.
See our full COVID-19 update on our website:
http://www.bodyflowosteopathy.com/covid-19.html
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Here’s some useful information ahead of your appointment:
What to bring along:
- Your prescription list (if applicable)
- Clothes you are comfortable being seen in (see “Examination” below).
- If applicable, results/ report from any recent medical investigations you’ve had
For example: MRI Scan, Ultra-sound, X-Rays, Blood tests, heart investigations, etc.
This is helpful but not strictly necessary.
You are also welcome to bring someone else along if it makes you feel more comfortable. Please see our current COVID-19 guidance for chaperones.
Examination
Your may be asked to remove some clothing for the examination and you may be asked to dress down to your underwear although this is not always necessary. We aim to identify the source of your problem and in order to do so it is important that we can assess your whole posture.
You are welcome to bring clothes to change into: shorts, leggings and vest top all work well. Please choose stretchy clothes and avoid any rigid fabrics (i.e.: jeans), loose or baggy garments. Please call us if you would like to discuss this further.
What to expect
The initial consultation takes approximately 60-75 minutes. Your practitioner will ask you questions about:
- Your current symptoms
- Your medical history: past surgeries, accidents, serious illnesses, etc.
- Your general health
Treatment
On most occasions, a treatment is provided during the first visit.
The first treatment may be shorter depending on various factors such as time available, the complexity of your medical history and what we feel is appropriate.
We reserve the right not to treat you if we feel it is not safe to do so but we will always discuss this with you.
We may use a wide range of techniques such as soft tissue techniques, stretching techniques, joint mobilisation, joint manipulation, acupuncture, taping, myofascial release or cranial osteopathy.
We will also advise you on exercises and things you can do to help yourself - as appropriate.
If you wish to favour or avoid certain types of techniques please tell us!
It is important to us that you are happy with the treatment you receive from us.
Your safety is our main priority so we reserve the right to exclude certain types of techniques for safety reasons, even if you have had them done before.
RISKS & BENEFITS OF OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT
Risks
Approximately 50% of people will experience no negative side effects at all from Osteopathic Treatment.
Approximately 49% of people will experience mild side effects after treatment which typically lasts 24-48 hrs but sometimes longer. The most common side effects typically include feeling sore and tender, tired, head achy and stiff.
Moderate side effects happens approximately 1% of the time or 1 in a 100 patients will experience them. The most common reported symptoms are more severe pain, bothersome numbness or tingling lasting more than a week.
In comparison, up to 15% of users or 15 in 100 people report side effects (from mild to severe) from taking paracetamol.
Serious side effects are very rare at 0.003% or 1 in 36 079 people and are those requiring emergency medical care and long term damage which may be irreversible. These can include strokes, nerve damage, bladder or bowel weakness or death.
We do a comprehensive medical history to allow us to identify potential risk factors in order to adapt our choice of techniques and choose the safest treatment for you.
In comparison, your chances of dying in a RTA in the UK on any given year is 1 in 20 000, this is over 1.5 times the chances of you experiencing severe side effects from Osteopathic treatment.
Furthermore, your chances of dying in a RTA in the UK in your lifetime is 1 in 240, which is 150 times more than experiencing a severe side effect from Osteopathic treatment.
The Expected Benefits:
The good news is that 70% of people report an improvement to their symptoms after their first Osteopathic Treatment.
80% or 8 in 10 people report an improvement after 3 to 4 treatments.
In conclusion, osteopathic treatment is very safe but like all interventions (including taking paracetamol), there are risks which can be difficult to predict or mitigate.
However, the large majority of people feel better within 1-4 treatments with no adverse side effects at all.
Sources:
Mint Practice Ltd leaflet 2015
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/Risk/trasnsportpop.html
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/paracetamol-side-effects.html
Please let us know if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Team at Body Flow Osteopathy
Here are all the details you need ahead of your initial consultation:
Sunday Appointments
Please note that our phones are not answered on Sundays.
Should you need to get in touch on the day about a Sunday appointment, please email us.
Parking
Free onsite Parking is available just outside the building, please park in the marked bays. 1 Hr free on road parking is also available just outside the building.
Entry to the Building
Please ring the bell when you arrive and we will let you in through a remote entry system or come to the door to let you in.
Facilities are available to use whist you are waiting and are located down the corridor on the right hand side.
Payment
We prefer payment by Apple Pay or Google pay as they are contactless for any amount. We also accept payment by cash, debit/credit card and BACS payment.
Please note that we no longer accept cheques.
Cost
Initial consultation (approx 60 mins but please allow up to 75 mins):
Adults: £60
Under 16's: £45
CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS
We appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to change or cancel your appointment so that we can offer it to someone else.
Appointments cancelled or re-scheduled within a 24 hours period may incur a charge up to the full appointment charge. You will not be charged if you cancel due to the suddent development of COVID-19 symptoms, but please understand that we are only able to offer a small amount of appointments each day due to the pandemic, leading to significant loss in revenue. Please help us by cancelling you appointment with as much notice as possible. We appreciate your collaboration more than ever.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS - Please Read:
What you need to know and what you need to do.
- Before EVERY appointment, you will undergo a screening process to confirm you and your household are free from COVID symptoms. A screening questionnaire will be sent to you the days before your appointment for you to complete. Please look out for this email, or let us know if you prefer to receive this via text messages. Thank you.
- Despite our best efforts, there is an inherent risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 that you take whenever you leave your house or attend an appointment. We’re taking every precaution we can to reduce the risk however, the risk can never be nullified. As part of the screening process, you will be asked to confirm that you are aware of this risk and that you accept it.
- You will be asked to wear a face mask during your appointment. We can supply you with one for £1 (cost price).
- You will need to use hand sanitizer upon entering the building.
- Avoid bringing in other people unless the appointment is for a child or you need someone as a chaperone. Chaperones must be from your household, have no COVID-19 symptoms, and they preferably should not have any underlying health issues which puts them at High risk of COVID-19 complications. Please speak to us if this affects you.
- We ask that you remain in your car or wait outside until your appointment time. If the weather is bad, or you are unable to wait outside you will still be allowed to use the waiting room.
- Payment: We prefer payment by Apple pay or Google pay as they are contactless for any amount but cards and cash payment are still gratefully accepted. Please note that we no longer accept cheques.
- We have heightened cleaning procedures in place, in line with guidance. and we will be wearing PPE during your appointment. Please ask us if you have any questions.
- We have conducted a COVID-19 risk assessment and taken every possible precaution to reduce the risk of transmission. Protecting you and others working at the practice is our priority.
Please DO NOT attend your appointment if you are unwell.
If you become unwell between your screening and your appointment time, please contact us at once.
See our full COVID-19 update on our website:
http://www.bodyflowosteopathy.com/covid-19.html
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Here’s some useful information ahead of your appointment:
What to bring along:
- Your prescription list (if applicable)
- Clothes you are comfortable being seen in (see “Examination” below).
- If applicable, results/ report from any recent medical investigations you’ve had
For example: MRI Scan, Ultra-sound, X-Rays, Blood tests, heart investigations, etc.
This is helpful but not strictly necessary.
You are also welcome to bring someone else along if it makes you feel more comfortable. Please see our current COVID-19 guidance for chaperones.
Examination
Your may be asked to remove some clothing for the examination and you may be asked to dress down to your underwear although this is not always necessary. We aim to identify the source of your problem and in order to do so it is important that we can assess your whole posture.
You are welcome to bring clothes to change into: shorts, leggings and vest top all work well. Please choose stretchy clothes and avoid any rigid fabrics (i.e.: jeans), loose or baggy garments. Please call us if you would like to discuss this further.
What to expect
The initial consultation takes approximately 60-75 minutes. Your practitioner will ask you questions about:
- Your current symptoms
- Your medical history: past surgeries, accidents, serious illnesses, etc.
- Your general health
Treatment
On most occasions, a treatment is provided during the first visit.
The first treatment may be shorter depending on various factors such as time available, the complexity of your medical history and what we feel is appropriate.
We reserve the right not to treat you if we feel it is not safe to do so but we will always discuss this with you.
We may use a wide range of techniques such as soft tissue techniques, stretching techniques, joint mobilisation, joint manipulation, acupuncture, taping, myofascial release or cranial osteopathy.
We will also advise you on exercises and things you can do to help yourself - as appropriate.
If you wish to favour or avoid certain types of techniques please tell us!
It is important to us that you are happy with the treatment you receive from us.
Your safety is our main priority so we reserve the right to exclude certain types of techniques for safety reasons, even if you have had them done before.
RISKS & BENEFITS OF OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT
Risks
Approximately 50% of people will experience no negative side effects at all from Osteopathic Treatment.
Approximately 49% of people will experience mild side effects after treatment which typically lasts 24-48 hrs but sometimes longer. The most common side effects typically include feeling sore and tender, tired, head achy and stiff.
Moderate side effects happens approximately 1% of the time or 1 in a 100 patients will experience them. The most common reported symptoms are more severe pain, bothersome numbness or tingling lasting more than a week.
In comparison, up to 15% of users or 15 in 100 people report side effects (from mild to severe) from taking paracetamol.
Serious side effects are very rare at 0.003% or 1 in 36 079 people and are those requiring emergency medical care and long term damage which may be irreversible. These can include strokes, nerve damage, bladder or bowel weakness or death.
We do a comprehensive medical history to allow us to identify potential risk factors in order to adapt our choice of techniques and choose the safest treatment for you.
In comparison, your chances of dying in a RTA in the UK on any given year is 1 in 20 000, this is over 1.5 times the chances of you experiencing severe side effects from Osteopathic treatment.
Furthermore, your chances of dying in a RTA in the UK in your lifetime is 1 in 240, which is 150 times more than experiencing a severe side effect from Osteopathic treatment.
The Expected Benefits:
The good news is that 70% of people report an improvement to their symptoms after their first Osteopathic Treatment.
80% or 8 in 10 people report an improvement after 3 to 4 treatments.
In conclusion, osteopathic treatment is very safe but like all interventions (including taking paracetamol), there are risks which can be difficult to predict or mitigate.
However, the large majority of people feel better within 1-4 treatments with no adverse side effects at all.
Sources:
Mint Practice Ltd leaflet 2015
http://www.bandolier.org.uk/booth/Risk/trasnsportpop.html
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/paracetamol-side-effects.html
Please let us know if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Team at Body Flow Osteopathy
