IS OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT SAFE?
How do Osteopaths treat?
Is Osteopathic treatment safe?
What about long term preventative care?Do I need a referral to see an Osteopath?
What's the difference between Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists?
There is no such thing as a form of medical treatment which is guaranteed 100% safe in every case. Even the painkillers you buy in the supermarket for a headache may cause severe side effects in some patients. That said, however, Osteopathy has one of the best safety records of any medically-related profession. Osteopaths are trained to recognise any condition that might make Osteopathic treatment inadvisable, and will refer patients for appropriate medical attention in such cases. Just as a Doctor regards safety as the most important factor in selecting the appropriate medication for a particular patient, an Osteopath will also select the most appropriate style of treatment with safety as the prime consideration. Your osteopath will discuss with you any risk associated with particular treatment.
