How safe is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy has one of the best safety records of any medically related profession, but no form of medical treatment is ever 100% safe in every case. I have been trained to recognise any condition that might make osteopathic treatment inadvisable so that I can refer my patients for appropriate medical intervention when necessary. In the same way that a family physician regards safety as the most important factor in selecting the appropriate medication for a particular patient, I also select the most appropriate style of treatment with safety as the prime consideration. Contrary to that which some might try and lead you to believe, NO healthcare professional wants you to come to any harm. Are there any side-effects or risks to osteopathic treatment? Yes, but there are risks in everything that we do in life. Most of my osteopathic patients feel no reactions at all. Common: general ache or soreness for 24-48 hours following a positive response to osteopathic treatment. Infrequent: exacerba
