At the first consultation a thorough case history is taken to find out all about your health and current symptoms in order to gain a greater understanding on how to assist you. After this, you will usually be asked to dress down to underwear so please wear a pair of shorts if this is more comfortable for you and then a spinal and joint assessment will take place which will involve observation, palpation (touch) of the muscles and joints and then some active and passive movements of the spine and extremity joints to get a better idea of how you are moving and what could be holding you back. Special tests may be used if deemed necessary which can include neurological, respiratory, abdominal and cardiovascular exams. Afterwards if further testing is required for example blood tests you will be recommended to speak to your GP. Once a diagnosis has been made and it is safe to treat, treatment will begin during the initial appointment. However please note treatment is not guaranteed. If it is unsafe to treat before further testing has been carried out this will be explained and as to the reasons why. It is rare, but does happen and as always, your safety is of most importance. At the end of the session a plan can be discussed in terms of duration and number of sessions to best aid you in your recovery.

A range of treatment methods are used including soft tissue (muscle) release including massage, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, percussive vibration, trigger point therapy and medical acupuncture may be used during an Osteopathy appointment. Shockwave therapy is also offered at Epping Osteopathy. ​ For the joints, traction, articulations and mobilisations are used including manipulations (adjustments) if required. For Shockwave therapy our radial or extracorporeal shockwave machine is used.

Patients may experience mild to moderate pain following the treatment including a temporary increase in pain, aching and fatigue following treatment. ​ With manipulations there are greater risks (NCOR): Serious patient risks: 1 per 100,000 to 1,000,000 manipulations. The major risks include cerebrovascular injury, cauda equina, stroke, disc prolapse, fracture. ​ This is why a thorough case history is taken which will take into account as much as possible regarding your general health, bone health and cardiovascular health and if deemed unsafe a manipulation will not be used. If you have any concerns regarding this please speak to your practitioner and remember that treatment will always be a partnership between you and your practitioner, and if you prefer to avoid certain techniques please inform them and they will be happy to alter the treatment techniques.

Please input the name Epping Osteopathy into a satnav as the postcode by itself will take you to a different location. As you enter the black gate at the entrance to Eppingdene business units, please park over on the right hand side by the front garden which is signposted (see image provided). ​ There isn't a waiting area so please park up and walk to unit 10 a couple of minutes before your appointment time. ​ Unit 10 is the next unit behind Eppingdene Automotives.

Cash or card payments are accepted.

For your first appointment you may be required to dress down to your underwear if treatment involves your lower body or lower back so bring or wear a pair of shorts if preferred. Try not to wear anything too restrictive e.g. jeans. These are guidelines however, and during the session we will work within your comfort zone.

Bookings need to be cancelled by giving at least 24 hours notice. If less than this is given then the full deposit will be lost or added to your next appointment.

New Patient Osteopathy Appointment: £75 Standard Follow Up Osteopathy Appointment: £55 Extended Follow Up Osteopathy Appointment: £85 Shockwave New Patient Appointment: £70 Shockwave Follow Up Individual Appointment: £70 Shockwave Follow Up Package of 4: £260

We work with AXA Insurance. If you would like to use your AXA insurance you will need to provide the authorisation code and number of sessions permitted.