Our Services

At Netherne Osteopathic Practice, we offer a range of treatments designed to support your comfort, mobility and long‑term wellbeing. Every session is tailored to your individual needs, combining effective manual therapy, targeted exercises and practical advice.

In the same way that you might visit your dentist to reduce the chance of a filling, or an optician to ensure the health of your eyes, regular checks with your osteopath allow potential issues to be detected and treated before they become problematic. If you suffer from occasional discomfort, consider seeing an osteopath. Preventative treatment and advice can be a worth while investment in your long-term health.

At Netherne Osteopathic Practice we are passionate about supporting you to get the most out of your session.

For more information regarding how you can prepare for your osteopathic appointment watch the short video.

  • Back & Neck Pain Treatment — Gentle, effective care for acute or chronic spinal discomfort, helping you move more freely.

  • Sports Injury Treatment — Support for strains, sprains and overuse injuries, keeping you active and confident in your recovery.

  • Joint & Muscle Pain Treatment — Relief for shoulder, hip, knee and general musculoskeletal pain affecting everyday movement.

  • Arthritis Support — Treatment and self‑management guidance to ease symptoms and improve daily comfort.

  • Postural & Work‑Related Pain — Help for desk‑related tension, repetitive strain and posture‑related discomfort.

  • Pilates‑Based Rehabilitation — Targeted exercise programmes to build strength, stability and long‑term resilience.

  • Exercise & Self‑Management Advice — Practical guidance to support long‑term health, mobility and recovery.

What to expect from your first appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you haven't been to an osteopath before, attending your first appointment may seem a little daunting. That’s why we have put together the following fact-sheet to explain exactly what to expect. If you have any other concerns, please contact the practice by phone prior to attending your first appointment.

  • At the start of your first appointment, your osteopath will ask you to tell them about your problem. They will ask questions about your medical history and lifestyle as well as your symptoms. This is very important as it will help them to make an accurate diagnosis and suggest appropriate treatment. They will write down what you say in your medical records. These will be kept confidential in conjunction with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.

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    The osteopath will need to examine the area(s) of your body causing discomfort. Sometimes the cause of the problem may be in a different area to the pain. For example, a difference in leg length may result in compensations in the upper back which might result in neck pain. As a result, the osteopath may need to examine your whole body.

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    The osteopath will need to feel for tightness in the muscles and stiffness in the joints and may need to touch these areas to identify problems. They may use a variety of techniques including gentle articulation, manipulation, and massage, and may provide advice and exercises aimed at reducing the likelihood of recurrence. They will explain what they are doing as they go alone. If you are uncomfortable with any part of this, you have the right to ask them to stop at any stage without prejudicing your future treatment.

  • In order to examine you effectively, it may be necessary for your osteopath to ask you to remove some clothing as appropriate for the condition. If this is a problem for you, make your osteopath aware of this, and discuss whether it might be appropriate for them to treat you while you wear shorts and a t-shirt.

  • The osteopath will suggest a course of treatment, which may require several visits. They may be able to give you an estimate of how often they need to see you and any associated costs by the end of the first session. They will ask for your permission to provide treatment and you may be asked to sign a consent form.

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    Most osteopaths will begin your treatment at your first appointment, but sometimes they may require further tests first i.e. blood tests or scans. Occasionally they may diagnose an illness that they are unable to treat and may suggest that you consult your GP or another appropriate health professional.

  • You may experience mild discomfort after the session, but osteopathic treatment is usually a very gentle process. Your osteopath will let you know if any discomfort is likely and it can be helpful to let them know what you are feeling. If pain persists after treatment, contact your osteopath for advice.

  • You are welcome to bring someone with you for all or part of your consultation. Children should always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.