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Comprehensive Osteopathy Services for Pain Relief and Injury Treatment in Northwood

Welcome to Orchard House Health, where we have been dedicated to providing manual therapy since 2003. Located in Northwood, our clinic specialises in treating and advising on a wide range of conditions, including sports injuries, back and neck pain, arthritis, sciatica, and more. Our qualified osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council and use a variety of treatment modalities, such as massage techniques, joint manipulation, and exercise, to help you achieve pain relief and improved mobility.

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Osteopathy is an Allied Health Care Profession

For appointments and information, call: 01923 845333

For a map, please see the ‘Contact Us‘ page.
We have been treating and giving advice on aches, pains, strains, and sprains since 2003.

Osteopathy is not just for bad backs.

Common conditions seen are:

Sports and other injuries
Back and neck pain
Pain of arthritis
Sciatica
Shoulder, arm, and hand problems
Pelvis and hip problems
Knee, ankle, and foot problems
Muscle aches and pains
Ligament and tendon strains

Osteopathy

Osteopaths are qualified allied health care professionals registered with the General Osteopathic Council, who are skilled in diagnosis and treatment. Osteopathy is complementary to and supportive of medicine.

It is primarily a ‘hands on’ manual therapy using a wide variety of treatment modalities, including:

Massage techniques
Joint manipulation
Joint mobilisation
Stretches
Exercise

Adjuncts to osteopathic treatment may also be used such as:

Electrotherapy
Ultrasound
Dry needling (acupuncture)
Vibration therapy
Taping
Dietary advice

What can you expect on your first visit?

Your first visit will take approximately one hour and will include:

Taking a comprehensive case history (listening to your problems and asking some questions)
Observations of posture and movement (looking at how you stand and move)
Clinical testing of muscles, joints, and nerves (looking for possible causes or consequences of your problem)
A full explanation of findings and an honest opinion
Treatment and recommendations (as appropriate)

Follow-up treatments are approximately 30 minutes.

Please Note

In order to accurately assess the area to be treated, you may be asked to remove a certain amount of clothing. You will need to wear sensible underwear or shorts. Patients may bring a chaperone to any treatment.

For a more in-depth explanation, please see the ‘What to Expect’ section.

COVID-19 Update

In clinical environments, we have to be mindful of potentially vulnerable patients. Therefore, if you feel unwell or believe you may have COVID-19, we ask you to use your best judgement and do a lateral flow test, and if necessary, postpone or cancel your appointment.

Both Nick and Tom thank you for your continued support.

We continue to follow guidelines from Public Health England (PHE) and the Institute of Osteopathy.

Book Your Appointment Today for Expert Osteopathy Care and Start Your Journey to Better Health.