Before you come:

• make your first appointment on a day when you will not have a lot of activity
• arrive a few minutes early to fill out forms.
• ensure you (or your child) have had some water and a snack before your treatment.
• bring relevant x-rays, Plunket book, ACC forms, if appropriate.

• A full medical history will be taken by your practitioner followed by relevant physical, neurological and osteopathic examination.
• Your osteopath will explain their findings and preliminary diagnosis before treatment.
• The treatment is usually very gentle and relaxing.

• You may feel tired and need to rest or sleep more.
• Avoid vigorous activity, i.e.; sports, gym.
• You should notice some relief, however you may experience an increase in pain for 24 to 48 hours - This occurs because the body sometimes continues to adjust itself to the realignment that has occurred during treatment. The process of change involves increased blood supply to joints and soft tissues and the improved regulation of nerve impulses to affected areas.
• Increase your intake of water and liquids (avoid alcohol and coffee). This will allow your body to get the maximum benefit from the healing process.
• Finally if in any doubt you may choose to speak to your osteopath and/or move your follow up visit forward by contacting your Osteopath on (04) 4991439