Treatment- What to Expect

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As a new patient, the appointment will last approx. 45 minutes. During this time a detailed medical case history will be taken and physical examination will be performed. The examination and treatment can be carried out in one of two ways:

a) the patient is asked to undress down to their underwear– This is preferable as it enables the osteopath to see the area that requires treatment and other areas of the body that could be contributing to the symptoms. Osteopaths are guided by tissue quality and appearance, so being able to observe and palpate (feel) is important. Extra layers of clothing can inhibit the practitioner. This method also provides a unique opportunity to have a practitioner who has knowledge of skin conditions to identify any skin irregularities that may require the attention of a GP.

Donal O'Reilly Osteopath at Work

b) or the patient wears light shorts and a t-shirt during the examination and treatment to minimise the layers of clothing that the osteopath has to work though.

During the appointments you can expect a combination of hands-on treatment, stretching and lifestyle management advice. The focus of osteopathic treatment is to facilitate what your body naturally wants to do and help you to become pain-free. Hand-on intervention by our osteopath is the main focus during the appointments with stretches and advice being given for patients to carry out between appointments.

Disposable gowns will be made available to any patients who would like one for the duration of the appointment.

If your symptoms are appropriate for osteopathic treatment then some will be administered if time permits. The cost for a first appointment and subsequent appointments is at standard rate for the individual (click here to view our fees page).In very few cases it is not appropriate to treat a patient. In this eventuality, steps will be taken to send the patient to a practitioner who can help. In these situations, the patient will be charged half the price of the appointment.

Appointments after the initial consultation last 30 minutes. This is because the case history portion is much quicker as it is only to ascertain whether the original diagnosis and treatment plan is still appropriate. This leaves far more time in which to deliver hands-on treatment.

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Pain Free Fees

Bannside Osteopathy is committed to providing value for money. We also offer up a number of discounts.

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Call us any time on (028) 406-22259

Really recommend this young gentleman. Why suffer if you have pain? Get yourself along. I am able to go for walks now without having to endure them. I can enjoy them once again. Thank you so much.

by Cynthia B. from Waringstown
“Donal is a highly skilled and likeable Osteopath, I attended several sessions with him due to tendonitis in my elbow and knee. After several sessions, I felt significant improvements and am already back to my usual training because of him. If you are looking for someone who takes great pride in their work and delivers results, then Donal O’Reilly is the the perfect fit.”

by Ashley F. (London)
“My experience

I popped in at Christmas when I was back in Banbridge to see about a muscular shoulder pain that I had been suffering from for about 10 months.

I found:
– the examination rigorous & professional
– the process clearly explained
– the diagnosis scientific & logical
– and last but not least, the treatment & exercises very effective.

I have been back at work now for 2 weeks, doing the kind of activity that BEFORE Christmas would have flared up my shoulders to the point of painkillers and disturbed sleep, NOW I am perfectly fine, I am delighted.”

by Stephen C (Northern Ireland/ London)
“I would never want to stand in your way of you going on to bigger and better things, but I sincerely wish that the treatment I have been receiving from you over the past 10 months could have continued for the next hundred years. It is, of course, due to the treatment itself; but more importantly, how the treatment was administered that really made the difference with me. I feel that somehow you are not only well educated, and very skilled; but that have a “God given talent,” that just comes naturally to you. Also you have a rapport with me, and I am sure all your patients, that makes a sometimes painful treatment seem to be relaxing and enjoyable. I am going to miss your personal treatment, but I know that you are destined to move on to big and better things and in that respect I am happy to testify to your excellent treatment; and above else I wish you all the best in your future. Thanks again for being so kind to me.”

by Daniella P (London)
“He does what he says on the tin, would highly recommend Donal. He’s very good at what he does, and and carries his work out in a very professional and kind way. I crawled into his clinic a number of months ago, and haven’t looked back since! Very grateful to you Donal. Kind Regards, Miriam”

Miriam McAleavey -Cork/ Banbridge

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Before I found Donal I had already tried physio, I’d tried a chiropractor and had pain relief but nothing seemed to be a long term fix. I was stiff and so sore. After my first session at Bannside I literally got in my car and cried cause I was so happy. I just felt completely normal. No pain, no stiffness and no worry – Donal explained everything, so for once i actually knew what was going on in my neck and back. He is so professional but at the same time makes you feel so comfortable.
It’s funny how something so similar to physiotherapy and chiropractic can make such a huge difference. I just wish I’d found him sooner! I’m forever grateful. Thanks Donal.

Danielle L- Portadown

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Donal O’Reilly graduated from the British School Of Osteopathy in 2013 with a masters qualification in osteopathy. He has gained a great deal of experience treating a diverse range of patients in London, including children, expectant mothers, members of the homeless community, sports individuals, members of the emergency services as well as the general public. Donal draws on these experiences on a daily basis when treating people in his Banbridge clinic. As part of his undergraduate training, he spent two years treating patients in Europe’s largest osteopathic clinic and it’s specialist clinics. For more information click here

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As a new patient, the appointment will last approx. 45 minutes. During this time a detailed medical case history will be taken and physical examination will be performed. The examination and treatment can be carried out in one of two ways:

b) or the patient wears light shorts and a t-shirt during the examination and treatment to minimise the layers of clothing that the osteopath has to work though.

Disposable gowns will be made available to any patients who would like one for the duration of the appointment.

Appointments after the initial consultation last 30 minutes. This is because the case history portion is much quicker as it is only to ascertain whether the original diagnosis and treatment plan is still appropriate. This leaves far more time in which to deliver hands-on treatment.

Email

Pain Free Fees

Telephone

Really recommend this young gentleman. Why suffer if you have pain? Get yourself along. I am able to go for walks now without having to endure them. I can enjoy them once again. Thank you so much.

“My experience

I popped in at Christmas when I was back in Banbridge to see about a muscular shoulder pain that I had been suffering from for about 10 months.

I found: – the examination rigorous & professional – the process clearly explained – the diagnosis scientific & logical – and last but not least, the treatment & exercises very effective.

I have been back at work now for 2 weeks, doing the kind of activity that BEFORE Christmas would have flared up my shoulders to the point of painkillers and disturbed sleep, NOW I am perfectly fine, I am delighted.”

I found:
– the examination rigorous & professional
– the process clearly explained
– the diagnosis scientific & logical
– and last but not least, the treatment & exercises very effective.