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Osteopathy can be used to manage, treat and prevent a variety of musculoskeletal conditions without the use of drugs or surgery. In some cases, treatment can delay or even avoid the need for surgery.
Osteopathy is a hands-on, whole-body approach to treating pain and improving how you move. It focuses on the muscles, joints, and nervous system, helping to relieve discomfort, restore function and support long-term recovery.
At Startline, we use Osteopathy to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues (issues arises from the structures we use to move our bodies), from everyday aches and postural tension tos sports injuries and chronic pain. It’s a drug-free, non-invasive treatment option that can sometimes help reduce cor even avoid the need for surgery.
We believe in the body’s ability to heal when it’s supported in the right way. That means improving circulation, reducing strain, and creating the conditions for better movement – all guided by both traditional principles and modern clinical research.
Every treatment is shaped around you: your body, your goals and what’s most effective for the way you live.
To learn more about osteopathy, continue reading or check out our blog post on osteopathy, or visit us on Bancroft Road. We provide Osteopathic care to Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Merstham & surrounding areas.
If it’s your first time hearing about osteopathy, or you’ve got your first appointment coming up, you can learn about what to expect in these FAQs.
Startline Clinic, 1B Bancroft Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RP
Osteopaths are trained over 4 years in medical and musculoskeletal areas at undergraduate. Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners and musculoskeletal specialists. This means they specialise in pain caused by ligaments, tendons, muscles, bones and joints. They are also trained to recognise the signs and patterns of pain that is not caused by these structures and may need further investigation.
They use a full medical case history and assessment to understand your individual case and the cause. Your Osteopath will explain to you what structures may have been affected with your injury, & suggest what action they’d recommend. If further investigation is required your Osteopath will refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional.
Find out more on our dedicated Osteopathy page.
An age old question and one that is difficult to summarise in one sentence. Check out our blog post on the difference between Osteopaths, Chiropractors, & Physiotherapists.
First we’ll have a chat about what’s going on and we’ll dive deeper into your medical history to build a big picture of your health. We’ll then move on to a physical examination, which involves watching you move and maybe doing some strength testing. We will also take a look at your joints and muscles with you relaxed, lying on the couch.
Once we have an idea of what could be causing your symptoms, we will explain our thoughts and provide a diagnosis. We will then offer you a management plan which may include a mixture of manual therapy, exercise prescription and lifestyle advice. You’ll have opportunity to ask questions throughout.
We will then use the remaining time for treatment. Which may include soft tissue massage, joint articulation or exercise.
General practitioner’s methods vary from individual to individual. Similar to Physiotherapists, GPs also refer patients to Osteopaths where the evidence supports the intervention.
You don’t need a GP referral to see an osteopath. Osteopaths are primary health care professionals. You do not need to see a GP before going to see an Osteopath.
Yes, our Osteopaths regularly see severe episodes of low back pain and neck pain. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us over the phone.
Our Osteopathic Clinic is in the heart of Reigate, opposite Wagamama, and in between RDO Kitchens & Robinsons Estate Agents.
Yes, if the patient is beyond the 1st Trimester.
Conditions like low back pain and pelvic girdle pain are very common during pregnancy. About 20% of women have some sort of low back pain during pregnancy. Both of our Osteopaths completed a clinical rotation at the expectant mothers clinic in London, seeing women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters for aches and pains. Find out more about how our Osteopaths can help with pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain HERE
Osteopathy can be a really effective tool. With some conditions such as osteoarthritis, it can delay or even avoid the need for surgery.
In other scenarios when we are injured, in pain, or recovering from an injury or surgery, we tend to walk and move differently. This is because certain parts of the body may need to rest, so we avoid using them. Meanwhile, we load other areas of the body to compensate to keep performing our day to day tasks. This is fine in the short term, but if sustained can lead to problems. In some cases Osteopathy can help with this.
All Osteopathic treatment techniques aim to minimise pain and discomfort, using gentle non-traumatic techniques. It is not uncommon to feel a little sore following treatment. This usually resolves over a following 24-48 hours.
This depends on the condition and the amount of time you’ve had the problem, your Osteopath should be able to give you a better idea during the initial consultation. A ball park time frame would be between 3-5 sessions, but this can vary above and below those numbers.
Osteopaths have to complete 4-5 years training from a recognised university, as well as a minimum of 1,000 supervised clinical hours. They then need to take out professional insurance. Only once all of these steps are completed can you apply to the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) to get your license to practice.
Osteopaths then need to complete 30 hours of clinical professional development (CPD) each year, in order to remain up to date with current best practice, & be able to renew their license with GOsC.
In the UK, ‘Osteopath’ is a protected term. Anyone referring to themselves as an Osteopath must be registered with the GOsC, or risk facing legal action from the council.
The name ‘Osteopath’ is a protected name under the Osteopaths Act 1993. In order to call yourself an Osteopath, you must have completed the appropriate training, with continued professional development and be registered with the General Osteopathic Council.
Many private health insurance policies provide cover for osteopathic treatment. It may be possible to claim for a course of treatment but you should check in advance with your insurance company before seeking osteopathic treatment, in order to confirm the available level of cover.
There is no obligatory part of treatment. If you have any concerns or preferences, your Osteopath will be more than happy to discuss these and take these into account when building your management plan. Alternative methods can always be provided.
Morrison’s Car Park in the centre of Reigate is free and a few minutes walk from the clinic. There’s also Bancroft Road Car Park, Bell Street Car Park, or Reigate High Street.
We’re a 10 minute walk from Reigate Station. From Redhill station, you can also take the 430 bus to Reigate, and get off at the Bancroft Road stop, we’re located 100 yards from this.
Get the train from Redhill Station to Reigate Station, We’re a Ten minute walk from there via Tunnel Road.
You can get the 460/435/424 bus which will take you directly to our clinic on Bancroft Road – or, the 411 with a 10 minute walk to Startline from the Chart Lane stop.
