Complete Health Osteopathy aims to provide a broad range of care to our patents. Our fully qualified and registered osteopaths pride ourselves on the diagnosis and treatment of musculo-skeletal problems and the rehabilitation of sports injuries. We aim to deliver a bespoke treatment to fit your individual needs given your specific mechanism of injury and circumstances, this makes the healing process as short as possible.
What to expect at your First session
On your first session it is very important for an osteopath to understand what brought you to booking the appointment. To do this your osteopath will ask you questions about your pain and how it came about, they will also ask question about your current and past medical history, your family history, work and general lifestyle in order to understand all aspects of your discomfort and therefore begin to focus in on what sort of treatment will be best for you.
The next part of the session would usually involve the patient removing some clothing to expose the injured area for your osteopath to examine. Your osteopath will talk you through this part and if you have any reservations and will work within your comfort level. The next part will most likely involve some movement and examination using their hands of the joint or area where you are experiencing pain.
Throughout this time your osteopath will continue to check for signs of serious conditions that would mean them referring you elsewhere to your GP or hospital. Here at Complete Health Osteopathy we strive to be explaining our findings as we go and encourage questions throughout the session and are always happy to slow down and explain.
Should you require and be suitable for treatment your osteopathy will then begin to use skilled manipulation and mobilisation techniques to move the joints, advanced massage techniques to stretch muscles and ligaments and restore normality where possible. Advice and exercise may be suggested at the end of the session.
About Chris Hillyard – Osteopath
Upon graduating from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine Chris took up work in London and then Hertfordshire before moving back down to Dorset and setting up his own clinic in his home town of Blandford Forum. While this clinic began to grow Chris also took over from established osteopath, Anthony Bickley in Yeovil and works hard to offer a well-rounded osteopathic approach to all patients. In terms of treatment Chris initially built on his sporting background and developed his knowledge in sports injuries. Having worked in London for a few years Chris also built up a good understanding on work strain and how osteopathy can help all sorts of issues that arise whilst performing your day-to-day work. After a few years of being qualified he has also completed courses in cranial osteopathy and particularly enjoys working using this subtle technique on young babies with issues early on in life such as reflux.
An aspect of osteopathy that Chris loves is how versatile it can be meaning that Chris can adapt his technique to suit the individual.
Chris still remains active outside of work, going to the gym, running and enjoys walking his dogs along the Jurassic Coastline when the opportunity permits. He also retains a big interest in sport, mainly rugby but among others football, tennis, and cycling. Chris has entered himself for next year’s London Marathon and has hopes of completing his first triathlon and tough mudder over the next few years.
To book with Complete Health Osteopathy call reception 01935 422488