The aim of your treatment is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible, however, treatment plans vary.

Minor (i.e. simple back & neck problems, cervicogenic headaches) complaints can usually be addressed within 3 weeks, with weekly sessions.  More serious conditions will generally require weekly sessions until the symptoms subside, followed by a treatment plan focused on rehabilitation, maintenance and strengthening. 

Acute and chronic conditions are so varied and dependent that it is difficult to put a timeframe on treatment. Some acute conditions respond quite quickly to treatment where others can take longer.

It will come down to lifestyle, ergonomics, how you maintain yourself and strength as to whether treatment will be permanent.  

Osteopaths are trained to provide advice on lifestyle changes, increasing patients' awareness of the causes of the problems and giving them the help they need to take responsibility for their own health.

Yes.  Because of the wide variety of techniques and the gentle and calm approach of Osteopathy, it is especially suitable during pregnancy, as well as for the treatment of childhood complaints.

Osteopathy is especially effective in pregnancy related referred pain to the buttocks and thigh due to the shift in biomechanics, gait and weight of the baby.  This can be relieved through gentle osteopathic techniques, looking at aligning the pelvis and releasing ligament sprains and muscular tension.