If you're a first-time patient at FAITH JOHNS OSTEOPATHY, you'll need to give us some information about your background, medical history and the nature of your condition. This is so that we can provide the best possible care, tailored to your specific circumstances.

How we do it

Your medical history 
Before we start to treat you, we will make a full medical assessment. We take time to listen to you and ask questions to make sure we understand your medical history and your day-to-day routine. We’ll ask you about things like diet, exercise and what is happening in your life, as these may give clues to help our diagnosis. 
We may feel your pulse and check your reflexes. We may also take your blood pressure and refer you for clinical tests, such as x-rays, if we think you need them.

             
Your posture 
We usually look at your posture and how you move your body. We may also assess what happens when we move it for you and see what hurts, where and when.

                
Trouble areas 
Using touch, we may also find the areas which are sensitive or tight and this helps us to identify what’s going on. When we have done this, we can diagnose your condition. We may sometimes feel that osteopathy is not appropriate for you and refer you to your GP or another specialist such as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Please be aware that you may be required to undress to your underwear for assessment and treatment in order for our practitioners to assess and treat you most effectively.  If you are uncomfortabe doing this please ensure you wear shorts or leggings and vest type top/sports bra.