APX OSTEOPATHY

This will depend on the type of injury you have, your adherence to home exercises and changes to nutrition and lifestyle. However, we aim to get our patients back to full health in 4 treatments before then moving them on to a maintenance program if necessary.  

First and foremost, whatever you are comfortable with. However, wearing shorts and a t-shirt is best for when doing the postural and functional exams, therefore typical gym clothes would be advisable. All treatment rooms are heated so you won't get cold.

Painful treatments doesn't mean better results. Pain is very much a subjective experience and so differs from person to person. There may be manipulations that you find uncomfortable but this will continuously be communcated  between you and the practitioner. The goal is to work with your body, not against it. So the more you relax the better

 In some cases you may be sore around areas which have been worked on for 24 to 48 hours. Treatments can sometimes feel like a workout for a muscle and cause it to fatigue. If this is the case, ensure you adequately rest, drink plenty of water and ice the painful area. In most cases it will pass as your body heals

This will always be discussed between you and the practitioner. Feeling more mobile after a workout is common, however this does not indicate you should then do intense activity. The best thing for after treatment is to let your body rest and heal. We would always advise to leave exercise for 24 hours post treatment. This will give you the best results and improve your performance at a later date.