Visiting an Osteopath. When you visit an Osteopath for the first time a full medical history will be taken and you will be given an examination. Any points of weakness, excessive strain or specific injury will be identified. This musculo-skeletal assessment will be considered alongside lifestyle factors such as work and leisure activities to enable a full diagnosis and suitable treatment plan to be determined.
Most people consult an Osteopath privately.
Telephone local practices to find out about fees in your area. Many private health insurance schemes give benefit for Osteopathic treatment. Insurance schemes vary widely in what they cover. Some will only pay for Osteopathic treatment when you have been referred by a 'GP', 'Specialist' or 'Consultant' while others will pay only half the cost of treatment or will place an annual limit on payments. Take special care to buy a policy, which provides the cover you are likely to need.