Stiff joints, arthritis and keeping moving, at a gentler pace
Gentle osteopathy for older patients
Unhurried, gentle treatment for older patients with stiff backs, sore hips and knees, arthritis and the aches that make walking, gardening or getting out of a chair harder than it should be. No manipulation unless you want it.
Getting older is not a diagnosis. Stiff joints and arthritis are common, but how much they stop you doing can often be changed with gentle treatment and the right exercise.
Treatment for older patients is gentle and unhurried: soft tissue work, gentle joint movement and stretching, rather than the quicker manipulative techniques, unless you want them and they are safe for you. We look at your balance and strength as well as the sore joint, because staying strong is the best protection against falls, and we give simple exercises you can do at home, many sitting down.
We take a full history including your medicines and other conditions, because osteoporosis, blood thinners and heart conditions all affect what is safe. We are happy for a family member to come in with you. If something needs your GP, a physiotherapist or the falls service, we will say so and write a letter if you would like.
What it includes
- Gentle, unhurried treatment
- No manipulation unless you want it
- Balance and strength checked
- Exercises you can do sitting down
- A family member welcome
- Ground-floor room, no stairs
What it costs
£58 for the first appointment, then £42 for over-65s. Ground-floor room, no stairs. The first visit page has every fee and explains cancelling, insurance and what to wear.
Questions about gentle osteopathy
I have osteoporosis. Can I still come?
Yes. We adapt treatment to avoid forceful techniques, and gentle treatment and exercise are often helpful. Tell us at booking.
Is there a discount for pensioners?
Follow-up appointments are £42 for patients over 65, rather than £48.
Book an appointment, or ask first.
The first appointment is an hour and £58: questions and examination before any treatment, an honest view of whether osteopathy is the right thing, and a plan in plain words. Book a slot from the diary or ring the clinic.