The Running Osteopath

John Atyeo (a.k.a "The Running Osteopath) has been a Registered Osteopath (registered with the General Osteopathic Council, GOsC) since 2004 and has a wealth of experience in diagnosing, treating, managing and helping prevent a range of conditions such as:
Back, neck and shoulder pain
Musculoskeletal problems
Sciatica
Postural strain e.g. from desk work or stresses and strains from physical occupations such as building
Sports injuries e.g. contact or high-risk sports
Osteopathy for runners

John is also a qualified Running Coach and has many years running experience to gain an understanding of running problems and injuries and how they can be avoided.

Initial consultation

An initial consultation for osteopathy takes approximately 1 hour.  John starts by taking a detailed case history asking about presenting symptoms and also current state of health and past medical history.
An examination is then carried out with a mixture of observation and palpation.  The patient may be asked to perform certain movements or the osteopath may carry out passive movement of the patient.  Certain diagnostic tests may be carried out.

From the case history and the examination, John will come to a working diagnosis and decide on a treatment / management approach.  This may include further sessions of hands-on therapy, exercises / stretches etc, or further referral if required.

Follow up consultations

Several further sessions may be required depending on progress.  These follow up consultations typically last 30 minutes.

Further examinations are carried out and treatment given.