Welcome...
to the Bishop's Stortford Osteopathic Clinic and Bishops Stortford Physiotherapy Practice website. We are Registered Osteopaths (structural & cranial) and Chartered Physiotherapists at the clinic, so we are confident that we will have the right person to help you.
Our website will hopefully provide you with all the information you need, however, we prefer the personal approach so if you cannot find the information you require on our website please feel free to give us a call.
| Osteopathic appointments call: | (01279) 755994 |
Physiotherapy appointments call: | (01279) 651900 |
Practice Information | |
| Location: | 127 Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 5HQ. |
| Click Here for a map | |
| Business Hours: | Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 7.00pm |
| Wednesdays: 8.30am to 8.00pm | |
| Saturdays: 9.00am to 1.00pm | |
| Other Info: | Free parking at the practice. |
| All ground floor facilities. | |
| Most major Credit/Debit Cards accepted (at no extra charge). | |
| Recognised by most major Healthcare Insurance providers. | |
| Fully staffed reception and comfortable waiting room. | |
| Email: admin@bishops-stortford-osteopaths.co.uk | |
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What can we treat?
The list of problems we can effectively help with is extensive, the problems we see and deal with regularly include:
Back & Neck Pain | Frozen Shoulder |
| Whiplash injury | Sinus congestion |
| Nerve pain | Carpel Tunnel syndrome |
| Sports injuries | Headaches/migraines |
| Golfer & tennis elbow | M.E. |
| Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) | Post viral fatigue |
| Rib/chest pain | Glue ear |
| Postural problems | Birth trauma |
| Arthritis (osteo & rhumatoid) | Colic |
| Sciatica | |
This list is not all we can help with. We can also help with post operative recovery, stroke rehabilitation, stability and mobility problems of elderly patients and other neurological problems. If your specific problem is not listed here please feel free to call and ask to speak to an osteopath or physiotherapist, to see if we can help.
There are, of course, many, many, causes of the body’s physical problems, but somewhere along the line, it will generally include at least one, possibly more, of the following:
| Major or minor 'injury' (trauma), |
| Degenerative changes, |
| Weaknessess aquired by bad posture, |
| Poor working practices, |
| Incorrect sports/movement techniques, |
| Psychological (e.g. stress) |
| Neurological |
All our practitioners are extremely well qualified and have years of experience working in NHS & private practice environments. If you have a specific condition that requires treatment, our practitioners have access to a wealth of information including the latest studies and medical reports regarding treatment of specific conditions. We are therefore pretty confident that we can provide you with the very best for your private healthcare needs.
Please feel free to give us a call on 01279 755994
Sports/Deep Tissue Massage treatments
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If you are a little nervous about visiting an Osteopath or Physiotherapist, you are welcome to bring a friend or relation to accompany you into the treatment room. |
Please do not hesitate to ask your osteopath or physiotherapist to stop at any time during the appointment/treatment and explain anything they say or do during your treatment. |
| It is important that your osteopath or physiotherapist can see and feel not only the area causing your problems, but also other areas of your body that may be related to your condition. You will probably be asked to undress down to your underwear for examination and treatment. Please feel free to wear loose fitting shorts and a vest top if you will be more comfortable. We do have clean shorts and tops available for you to borrow if you require, please ask your practitioner. |
| Your initial consultation will take around 50 minutes. Before your actual treatment commences you will be asked some questions about yourself and your general health (both past & present), medical history including operations and illnesses, and any medications you are taking. You may also be asked to perform certain simple movements so your practitioner can observe the effects of your condition. Further examination, such as blood pressure, reflexes, joint mobility and muscle strength may also be conducted. |
Your osteopath or physiotherapist will make a diagnosis which will be discussed with you, and in most cases treatment will be given. If your practitioner does not think that you will benefit from treatment, this will be explained to you. |
What does treatment involve? |
The aim of treatment is first to relieve your immediate discomfort and then to rehabilitate. Treatment itself takes about 30 minutes and employs a range of techniques, from gentle cranial techniques (see our page on cranial osteopathy) and the use of Ultra-sound and TENs electrotherapy, to more physical techniques, such as soft tissue stretches, massage, mobilisation, manipulation and modern acupuncture. |
| So whatever your current level of discomfort, or pain tolerance, do not worry. Your practitioner will discuss this with you and adjust your treatment to use only techniques that are appropriate for you at that time. |
After relieving your initial symptoms your practitioner can proceed with your rehabilitation. This may take several more treatments and has three basic aims; 1. to get your body working as it is supposed to 2. to educate you how to use and work your body as it is supposed to, and 3. to prevent the problem reoccurring This may involve gentle exercise or stretching routines for you to do at home. |
How many sessions will it take? |
We only employ professionals that we consider to be of the highest quality and integrity, so you can rest assured that your osteopath or physiotherapist will discuss your options with you, and only advise you to make appointments that are necessary. During your first consultation, as well as establishing the cause of your specific complaint, your practitioner will try to establish your 'wants, needs and expectations’ and then plan your treatment appropriately. |
The ideal objective is for your total recovery with no reoccurrence of the problem. However ‘total rehabilitation’ is not just in the hands of your osteopath or physiotherapist, nor is it very often instantaneous. To achieve full recovery, the chances are you will need to commit a certain amount of time and effort yourself, usually in the form of specific gentle exercises or stretching to do at home, and concentrating on avoiding certain positions and situations that may aggravate your problem further. |
| However, many of our clients recognise that their personal circumstances (for example age, available time or even a dislike of exercise) prevent them achieving ‘total rehabilitation’, but regularly return for treatment which maintains mobility and comfort to an acceptable level. Others achieve initial pain relief and with a little effort reduce their discomfort to a level that they consider acceptable and with a few light exercises, a little education, and the occasional ‘maintenance’ treatment, dramatically reduce the risk and severity of a repeated injury or trauma episode. |
Together, we will find the appropriate balance for your lifestyle, your interest, your circumstances and your specific condition, to provide the best and most appropriate treatment program for you. |