2007-02-14 06:36:01 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
It depends on which NHS plan you are on. I have a private health plan and my plan includes several DO's (Doctors of Osteopath) in my area. I am very grateful for my DO, his hands have healed me like no other doctor can. If you have a good DO, it might be worth your while to pay out of pocket for the relief they can bring.
2007-02-17 13:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Osteopath)
I very much doubt it. I've always had to pay out of my own pocket. The closest thing that you will get on the NHS is to see a physiotherapist, although they are generally useless and you usually have to wait weeks to see one.
If I get a bad back there is almost no point in seeing my GP. They will only fob you off with anti-inflammatories/painkillers, which doesn't actually solve the problem, it only masks it. Go and see an osteopath and they will pretty much sort the problem there and then through manipulation of the spine.
As a rough guide, I think 30mins is around £40-45, but if you can afford it, it is well worth it.
2007-02-14 06:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pickle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never understood why we therapists are often frowned upon by the medical profession. We work alongside conventional medicine and can only do the patient good.
Its unlikely your GP will refer you to an Osteopath but he/she would refer you to a physiotherapist. Visiting an Osteopath is something you would probably have to do privately unfortunately, and could cost you between £30 - £50 depending on the location and where you live. You can find out more on prices and treatments by contacting your local complementary health centre.
In the health centre where Im based, we have NHS leaflets on the shelves stating that patients can claim treatment expenses back but it only applies to people who fit certain criterias. You would need to contact the NHS about this to find out more about it.
2007-02-14 22:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by charlotte s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been referred to an osteopath by a GP but I still had to pay for the osteopath although so private health schemes will cover you for osteopathy if referred by a GP. Before you see an osteopath make sure they are registered with their regulator - see URL below
2007-02-16 01:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by ************* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a site that is very informative and you can also find a osteopath in your area. The website is listed below.
2007-02-14 07:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by virginia b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that *some* GPs will refer you, but you need to find a GP who is sympathetic to complementary medicine (difficult, in my experience)
Good luck!
2007-02-14 11:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by jj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋