If any of these sound familiar, osteopathy may be worth considering. Your osteopath will assess your situation individually.
Back Pain
Lower, upper and chronic back pain
Neck Pain
Stiffness, tension and reduced mobility
Shoulder Pain
Stiffness and limited movement
Headaches
Tension and related head pain
Sciatica
Nerve-related and referred pain
Sports Injuries
Strains, sprains and overuse
Postural Problems
Everyday posture and alignment
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?
Looking at how your body moves as a whole.
Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to musculoskeletal healthcare. Your osteopath considers what you’re experiencing alongside how you move, your medical history, lifestyle and what matters to you.
Assessment and treatment are tailored to the individual and may include hands-on techniques, movement advice and exercises where appropriate.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
Treatment that starts with understanding.
Your osteopath will take time to understand what has been happening, how it affects everyday life and what you want to get back to doing.
Assessment and treatment are adapted around you, with clear explanations and practical guidance so you understand your care and the possible next steps.
WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR APPOINTMENT?
A clear process, focused on you.
01
Listen
Your appointment begins with time to talk about what you’ve been experiencing, your medical history and what you’d like to get back to doing.
02
Assess
Your osteopath may ask you to perform simple movements and will carry out an appropriate physical assessment to understand how you are moving.
03
Explain
Your osteopath will explain what they find clearly, answer your questions and discuss whether osteopathic care is appropriate for you.
04
Treat & Plan
Where appropriate and with your consent, treatment may begin and your osteopath will discuss practical next steps.
WHAT TREATMENT MAY INVOLVE
Care shaped around your assessment.
Hands-on Treatment
Osteopathic treatment can include a range of hands-on techniques selected according to your assessment and individual needs.
Movement Assessment
Your osteopath may look at how you move as part of building a clearer picture of what you’re experiencing.
Practical Advice
Advice may be provided around movement, activity and everyday factors relevant to your situation.
Exercises & Self-Management
Where appropriate, your osteopath may suggest exercises or strategies to support you between appointments.
Most patients contact an osteopath directly without a GP referral. If your osteopath feels osteopathic care is not appropriate, they can advise you about the appropriate next step or another healthcare professional.
Your first appointment may take up to one hour so there is enough time to discuss your history, carry out an appropriate assessment and explain the options for your care.
Wear something you feel comfortable in. Your osteopath may need to observe how you move and may ask you to adjust or remove some clothing as part of the assessment. Please let your osteopath know if you are uncomfortable at any point.
Yes. Osteopaths practising in the UK must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council.
YOUR OSTEOPATHS
Meet Amy & Rhys
Amy O’Halloran and Rhys Jenkins are registered osteopaths providing personalised care at Silsden Osteopathy. Although each brings their own experience and approach, both place importance on listening carefully, explaining findings clearly and tailoring care to the individual.
Amy O’Halloran M.Ost
Registered Osteopath
Amy founded Silsden Osteopathy in 2014 and combines extensive osteopathic experience with a practical, personal approach to helping people move and feel better.
Rhys takes a thorough, considered approach to osteopathy, with a strong focus on examination, clear explanations and understanding what matters to each person he works with.
“I highly recommend Amy. My mother had suffered with back, shoulder and neck pain for decades. After seeing Amy she finally started getting the help she needed.”
Jeanette Hunton
Rated 5 out of 5
“Amy really sorted out my neck and back in no time. I still can’t believe how I went from being in pain and struggling to sit down, to feeling fantastic.”
Curtis J Ward
Rated 5 out of 5
“Amy is outstanding in her field — a very talented osteopath who has helped both my daughter and myself when other treatments had failed.”
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