Wirral Complementary Therapy Clinic

Overview - The Consultation

Other Practices:

Margaret Lavender also practices at;

Parsons, Lavender & Associates
88 Rodney Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9AR UK

Tel - 0151 709 6639

This should be a pleasant and relaxing experience, with confidentiality maintained at all times.

The first session includes a full musculo-skeletal & medical case history, physical assessment and evaluation for a diagnosis, and treatment plan to be agreed.

The case history is also important to asses the appropriateness of certain techniques and any need for possible tests or referral elsewhere.

As thorough as we try to be, it is important for your safety to tell us of any medical conditions before any treatment is given. It may be possible that we can help with these too.

Normally treatment is included in the first consultation, unless the case is particularly complex or further investigations are required. The fee is for the consultation, advice and/or treatment, not for the time period involved. It is possible to over treat people and quite often - less is more - in osteopathy, as the body needs time to adjust to changes.

There are many different ways to treat a problem and it is important
that youlet your osteopath know if you have any diagnosed conditions
or if you have concerns, especially regarding manipulation.

Occasionally people experience ‘flare ups’, this is most likely to happen the following day.

If this does happen, and we have not advised otherwise, then it is important to do your best to keep moving generally, without over-doing it. This will reduce the build up of inflammation and little & often is the key.

Hot & cold compresses (5 mins each) will also help.

Other self help advice is often given that may include stretching, strengthening, relaxation exercises, posture, etc., as appropriate. This is to aid recovery and avoid re-occurrence. Follow-up treatments are shorter and charged accordingly.

Generally speaking, the older the problem - the longer it will take to resolve.

It is important to be realistic about the outcome and that you need to do your bit - we can not do this alone.

Once the problem has settled it may be recommended that an occasional maintenance or preventative treatment is given to help avoid a further crisis.

This also keeps your record open and avoids having to do a re-assessment, with a new case history. Otherwise, we can only keep your record open for 18 months - this is for reasons of legality & safety.

If we don’t see you in the meantime then we need to start from scratch and charge accordingly.

The cure of this ill - is not to sit still!

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Warning The information in this osteopathic website is to be used as a guide only and one should not attempt to treat or diagnose on the basis of this information. If you feel you need help, then you should consult an appropriate primary health care practitioner i.e. doctor, osteopath, chiropractor or other.
Copyright The content of these pages remain the sole copyright property of Margaret Lavender (unless otherwise stated) of Penrhyn House, 1A Penrhyn Avenue, Thingwall, Merseyside CH61 7UP.

Overview - The Consultation
Other Practices: Margaret Lavender also practices at; Parsons, Lavender & Associates 88 Rodney Street Liverpool Merseyside L1 9AR UK Tel - 0151 709 6639	This should be a pleasant and relaxing experience, with confidentiality maintained at all times.
	The first session includes a full musculo-skeletal & medical case history, physical assessment and evaluation for a diagnosis, and treatment plan to be agreed. The case history is also important to asses the appropriateness of certain techniques and any need for possible tests or referral elsewhere. As thorough as we try to be, it is important for your safety to tell us of any medical conditions before any treatment is given. It may be possible that we can help with these too.
	Normally treatment is included in the first consultation, unless the case is particularly complex or further investigations are required. The fee is for the consultation, advice and/or treatment, not for the time period involved. It is possible to over treat people and quite often - less is more - in osteopathy, as the body needs time to adjust to changes.
	There are many different ways to treat a problem and it is important that youlet your osteopath know if you have any diagnosed conditions or if you have concerns, especially regarding manipulation.
	Occasionally people experience ‘flare ups’, this is most likely to happen the following day. If this does happen, and we have not advised otherwise, then it is important to do your best to keep moving generally, without over-doing it. This will reduce the build up of inflammation and little & often is the key. Hot & cold compresses (5 mins each) will also help. Other self help advice is often given that may include stretching, strengthening, relaxation exercises, posture, etc., as appropriate. This is to aid recovery and avoid re-occurrence. Follow-up treatments are shorter and charged accordingly.
	Generally speaking, the older the problem - the longer it will take to resolve. It is important to be realistic about the outcome and that you need to do your bit - we can not do this alone.
	Once the problem has settled it may be recommended that an occasional maintenance or preventative treatment is given to help avoid a further crisis. This also keeps your record open and avoids having to do a re-assessment, with a new case history. Otherwise, we can only keep your record open for 18 months - this is for reasons of legality & safety. If we don’t see you in the meantime then we need to start from scratch and charge accordingly. The cure of this ill - is not to sit still!
We hope you find something here of help or interest. Back To Top
Warning The information in this osteopathic website is to be used as a guide only and one should not attempt to treat or diagnose on the basis of this information. If you feel you need help, then you should consult an appropriate primary health care practitioner i.e. doctor, osteopath, chiropractor or other. Copyright The content of these pages remain the sole copyright property of Margaret Lavender (unless otherwise stated) of Penrhyn House, 1A Penrhyn Avenue, Thingwall, Merseyside CH61 7UP.