No, you do not need a referral to see an osteopath. Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and also Allied Health Professionals (alongside physiotherapists, podiatrists and paramedics), meaning you can be confident of safe and professional conduct at all times. Osteopathy is recommended by The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for the treatment for lower back pain. In addition, there are guidelines published by the Department of Health which advocate that osteopathy can effectively treat patients with musculoskeletal problems.

We suggest that you let your GP know if you are having osteopathic treatment, so that they can keep your patient notes up-to-date.

If you have any complaints about an osteopath you can contact the General Osteopathic Council to flag your concerns: www.osteopathy.org.uk

If you’d like to have a chat about whether or not you can be seen by an Osteopath for your specific condition feel free to call our clinic reception on 0300 561 0161 and ask to arrange a chat with an Osteopath.

Osteopaths are Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) who are specifically trained in diagnosing health issues.

Our patients often come to us after having tried many other options or exhausted all conventional (and unconventional) routes. Osteopathic intervention helps improvements in pain, function and health-related quality of life in the vast majority of patients.

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At Core Clapton you can seek advice and receive affordable Osteopathic treatment to alleviate pain and improve your physical and mental wellbeing. But, more than that, we want to give you the tools to keep your body working to its full potential by providing a good understanding of how your body works and promoting activities and habits for you to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Your assigned osteopath will start by discussing your current symptoms and medical history, asking questions to understand why you have come for treatment and to gain an understanding of your overall health. The questions might be quite detailed, to ensure that osteopathy is appropriate for you.

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We usually recommend 3 - 4 treatments for your symptoms to resolve. However, if you’ve had the problem for a long time, you may require more treatments and if you’ve had the problem for less time, your symptoms may resolve after fewer treatments.

For some patients, it is advisable to return once a month, or several times a year for a ‘maintenance’ treatment, to prevent symptoms from returning. Each case is individual but your osteopath should be able to give you an estimate based on your particular circumstances and state of health.

Core Clapton is a centre of Osteopathic excellence. All of our osteopaths are fully qualified and insured, and registered with the General Osteopathic Council. If you have health insurance, you may be able to claim back some or all of your treatment amount.