After care advice.
Here’s some useful after care advice and product information
Heat/cold therapy – which should you use?
Your osteopath should advise you, but generally, if you have a mild reaction to treatment, which lasts for up to 24-48hrs, then it usually helps to use an ice pack. That’s because the cold reduces any heat, inflammation and swelling. Ice packs should be applied over light clothing for 5-10 minutes and then re-applied every hour if possible (or at least 3-4 times a day), for up to 24 hours. If you feel the reaction is severe or if you have any concerns, please contact us for advice. Heat is often used to help muscles relax and to improve blood flow to the area. Usually, a warm bath or shower will suffice, but heat packs can be applied in the same way as ice packs, or as advised by your osteopath.
Better Health – the perfect gift
We sell gift vouchers for our services (starting at £5) or you can buy someone a single treatment or course of treatment.
Exercises for home
During your initial consultation, your osteopath will discuss your prognosis and may suggest exercises you can do at home to help your rehabilitation. If you would like more advice in this area, please ask your osteopath at your next appointment. We are happy to print out exercise sheets or email them to you. If you have experienced discomfort after carrying out a recommended exercise, stop the exercise and contact us.
Products to buy
We sell a range of items that complement our treatment and can help ease your discomfort. If you need more information about any of these products, please ask.
| Product | Additional Info | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaty Bags | From £8.50 | |
| Reusable Ice Packs | Use Hot or Cold | From £11 |
| Instant Ice packs | £2.50 | |
| Bio Freeze roll-on gel | £9.45 | |
| Bio Freeze tube gel | £9.45 | |
| Various Pillows | Including Sissel Memory Foam & Goldilocks brands | From £45 – depends on measurements. |
| Emu Balm | To Massage on the Skin | £20 (RRP: £25) |
| Various Lamberts Suppliments | Ask For Individual Prices | |
| Foot/Arch Support & Various Joint Supports | Depends on individual (bespoke) |
To place an order, please Contact us.
Phone: 01538 388333 (8.30am – 6.00pm) | Email: [email protected] | Call in: 13 Ball Haye Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6JN
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