Musculo-skeletal medicine

What is Musculo-skeletal medicine?

Musculo-skeletal medicine is a system of diagnosis and treatment for musculo-skeletal pain and dysfunction. The Musculo skeletal system comprises of muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments and connective tissue.
The aim is to diagnose the source of pain and help reduce the level of pain and discomfort you experience. The techniques used can allow for a speedy return to normal activity. If you have had pain for some time and other forms of treatment have not helped, this may be beneficial though it may require time and patience.

All musculo-skeletal practitioners need to have medical malpractice insurance and to follow a strict code of conduct. Patients can be reassured that they have the same safeguards as when they consult a doctor or a dentist.

Musculo-skeletal medicine is patient centred, this means the treatment is geared to you as an individual.

What to expect from your visit:

1. 1st Visit: Consultation, examination and treatment, lasting up to an hour. 

2. Subsequent visits last up to half an hour and are usually no more frequent than once a week 

3. Exercises to be done between treatments to reinforce the effects of the treatment 

During your visit you may then be asked to remove certain items of clothing, though this is not essential. The examination may range from performing a series of simple joint movements and Applied Kinesiology muscle testing to diagnostic procedures such as orthopaedic or neurological tests.
Depending on the presenting condition, additional investigations may be needed (such as X-Rays or blood tests), which will allow a full diagnosis and suitable treatment plan to be developed with you. 
Treatment consists of various techniques such as muscle and connective tissue massage, stretch, joint articulation, manipulation or cranial techniques. All of these will be explained to you at the time. Advice such as exercise or hydrotherapy may also be given in order to prevent recurrence or aggravation of the condition. 

To contact Steve directly please call 07970759213

Or for more information on consultation fees, or to book an appointment, please contact Claire on 

07715502656 or 01983 616009 

Sage House: 01983 616009

75 West Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2QQ

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