Osteopathy has been a regulated healthcare profession in the UK since 1993 and gained Allied Health Profession (AHP) status from NHS England in 2017. This recognition highlights the important role osteopaths play in supporting patients’ health and well-being.

For more information on osteopathy’s role and effectiveness, visit the General Osteopathic Council website. Additionally, the NHS guide to osteopathy provides valuable insights into how osteopathy can benefit various conditions.

To understand the patient experience, clinical effectiveness, and safety of osteopathic treatments, refer to the comprehensive Quality in Osteopathic Practice Report (PDF), December 2018.

We will give you an indication as to how many appointments you may require. Every case is different depending on the type of injury. A simple muscle sprain may only require two treatments, whereas more complex conditions may take longer. Your state of health, age and stress levels all have a bearing on how quickly your body will heal.

In more chronic conditions, ongoing ‘maintenance’ sessions can help to keep symptoms from reoccurring. In these instances, we will regularly review the treatment and management plan with the patient to ensure we have a clear, agreed understanding of the purpose and benefits of continued treatment.

Treatment is designed to be gentle but effective. Following osteopathic treatment, some patients may experience transient stiffness and/or soreness, this may last from a few hours to a couple of days. This is normal and a result of the physical nature of osteopathic treatment.

We will advise you of ways to minimise treatment reaction, for example using an icepack or doing stretches.

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The Chandos Clinic is located in the heart of Redland, Bristol. Our address is 21 Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6PG

Osteopaths complete a rigorous four-year degree program that includes in-depth study of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. This comprehensive education equips them to assess each patient effectively and determine whether osteopathic treatment is the most appropriate approach.

Osteopathic qualifications typically include a bachelor’s or master’s degree, such as BSc (Hons), BOst, BOstMed, or MOst.

The title ‘osteopath’ is legally protected, meaning only those registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) can practice under this title. The GOsC ensures that all registered osteopaths meet high standards of competency, professionalism, and patient safety.

For more details, visit the General Osteopathic Council website.