Frequently asked questions

From November 1st 2024 our Treatments for Osteopathy, Acupuncture are 60 minutes for new patients costing £60 and 30 minutes follow up treatments each costing £54 Per treatment. 

Whilst back pain is the most common problem see, osteopathy can help with a wide variety of problems including changes to posture during pregnancy, babies suffering with colic or sleeplessness, repetitive strain injury, postural problems caused by driving or repetitive work strain, help with the pain from arthritis and sporting injuries amongst many others. If you are unsure whether osteopathy can help with your particular problem please call the clinic on 01536 414567 and I will be happy to discuss your individual problem with you. 

A full medical history will be taken including past and present health problems. An examination will then take place often including orthopaedic, neurological and osteopathic techniques and then treatment if appropriate.

The treatment is patient-centred so the number will vary depending on the nature of the problem being treated. Acute problems will usually not take as long as chronic problems to get better. An average number is between 4 to 6 sessions.

For some acute pains only two to three treatments may be all that is necessary. Chronic conditions may need ongoing maintenance. We’ll be able to give you an indication after your first visit. Rest assured that we at the Kettering Osteopathic Clinic will not treat you for longer than is absolutely necessary.

You don’t need to see your GP before consulting an osteopath. Many GP’s now favour osteopathic treatment for patients. You may need to see your GP before claiming on your health insurance – please check with the company first. As the benefits from acupuncture are becoming more widely recognised, more GP’s are learning acupuncture themselves to use in their own clinics.

Acupuncture, like osteopathy, is covered by most health insurance policies. Very occasionally GP referral may be needed. If you are unsure about your policy please check with your company.

Removal of top clothes, down to your underwear, is usually preferable so the Osteopath can examine the whole of the spine and body structure. Large towels are available to cover areas not being treated.

Generally people do not feel the needles entering the skin. If they do, then the sensation is similar to a small pin prick.

You don’t need to see your GP before consulting an osteopath. Many GP’s now favour osteopathic treatment for patients. You may need to see your GP before claiming on your health insurance – please check with the company first. As the benefits from acupuncture are becoming more widely recognised, more GP’s are learning acupuncture themselves to use in their own clinics.

Yes, we have found some problems are actually complemented by the use of the two therapies together, especially if the problems are widespread or chronic. There is no extra charge for the therapy combination.

All needles used are sterile single use needles which are safely disposed of after each treatment according to current guidelines.

Yes you can. Certificates for patients from the British Medical Acupuncture Society are available from the clinic on request.

No, babies and children of any age can be treated. Cranial treatment is very good for the older person too as it is very gentle.