Rachel Davies & Robert Montgomery
205 Rockingham Road
Kettering
Northants
NN16 9JA
01536 414567Book Online

What conditions can Osteopathy help with?

Although osteopathy is mainly known for dealing with spinal pain, osteopaths are trained to treat all joint, muscle, ligament and tendon problems. Commonly including:

After treatment it is not advisable to indulge in strenuous exercise for 24 hours to give tissues a time to settle down. It must be appreciated that while some conditions can be helped permanently, others may be only partially relieved or simply maintained in balance. Each case will receive individual attention in an effort to achieve the fastest and longest-lasting results possible.

Prices as of November 1st 2024

New patients .... £60
Follow up treatment .... £54

Osteopathy

Since the passing of the Osteopathy Act in 1993, osteopaths enjoy the same professional standing in the UK as doctors and dentists.  The profession is recognised to be part of mainstream healthcare, enjoying a closer working relationship with the medical profession.  With 5 million patients a year, it is a very popular and effective choice of treatment.

Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the fact that it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused by disease.

Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures involved in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way the patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint taking into account all aspects of the individual’s life.

Osteopathy is a natural form of treatment using only the hands to alleviate the body of mainly musculo-skeletal aches and pains. The use of soft tissue and manipulation techniques administered to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints of the body aim to achieve a balance of tension, mobility and symmetry in the body, even aiding improved blood flow and lymphatic drainage, promoting natural healing without the use of drugs.

About Rachel Davies....

For many years, Rachel taught part time at the British School of Osteopathy as a clinical tutor, although now she is in full-time private practice.  Through her work in Kettering, Rachel has established close links with many of the local GP surgeries, midwife’s and other local health services.

She has been the principal osteopath to the local Stewart and Lloyds Rugby team for the past 9 years and in 2002 was osteopath to the visiting W.Indies rugby team playing at the International 7’s Tournament in Cardiff and Twickenham.

Graduate of the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy…1995

Member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society

General Osteopathy Council reg no. 2761

About Robert Montgomery....

I graduated, with honours, from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopathy) in 1996.

The theory and practice of osteopathy has held a fascination for me since I first became aware of it; so deeply rooted in science and evidence yet so artful and unique in its application. Why is this so?

We are now a population of billions, evolved over hundreds of thousands, millions of years; in essence all the same, yet each uniquely different.

It is a difference that counts; “Why me? Why now?” are just some of the questions my patients ask. The answers can be challenging for both practitioner and patient, yet it is in understanding and answering these types of questions, within an osteopathic framework, that health is restored and for me, osteopathy is endlessly refreshed.

With this perspective so deeply engrained, my interest is wide and I enjoy treating a very broad-spectrum of acute and chronic injuries and conditions across the age-range. Through qualifications in the use of electrotherapy and medical acupuncture, I am able to further encourage patients’ healing mechanisms by integrating the use of these techniques into clinical treatment plans.

Away from the Practice, I am a keen cyclist, enjoy ‘off the beaten track’ travel and SCUBA diving. I maintain a commercial pilot licence and have several hundred skydives logged. I should point out here that these are entirely unrelated to my flying activities and I do indeed have an equal number of take-offs and landings! I also have a longstanding, personal interest in human psychology and personality development.

Frequently asked questions

If you are unsure whether Osteopathy can help you, please call 01536 414567 for free advice.

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  • How can I be sure I am in safe hands

    ‘Promoting Excellence in Osteopathic Care’

    The Osteopath will have demonstrated to the General Osteopathic Council via a detailed application process that they are safe and competent practitioners. All have full malpractice insurance and are regulated by a strict Code of Practice as defined by the General Osteopathic Council.

  • What happens first?

    On your first visit to an Osteopath, they will take a detailed case history, including general medical details. They will ask a series of questions, which may at the time seem irrelevant, you will have an examination of the affected area and, if appropiate, you will receive some treatment. The answers to these questions, and your examination, will enable your Osteopath to build a detailed picture of you and provide a diagnosis unique to you.

  • Initial Examination

    After the case history, you will generally be asked to remove some clothing so that a detailed functional and structural assessment can be made. This will include a static evaluation and simple mobility testing to assess how your whole body relates to your complaint.

    Once the steps outlined above are complete, your Osteopath will decide whether treatment is appropriate for you. You may ask any questions which will help you to understand your diagnosis and treatment.

  • Do I need a referral from my GP?

    A formal referral from your GP is not necessary, the majority of osteopathic patients self-refering.

  • Will my health insurance company pay?

    We work with BUPA, PPP, HSA, CIGNA, Norwich Union, Remedi, Standard Life, WPA and BCWA. It may also be possible to work with other Insurance Companies, however, please telephone your provider to confirm this.

    You must provide your Osteopath with details of your healthcare policy prior to commencing treatment, so please remember to state this at the time of booking. We regret that you may be liable for treatment costs where we are not notified in advance.

  • Can I have a chaperone?

    Of course.  Bringing along a friend or relative is encouraged as there is always alot of information to take in during your visit, they can often help remember advice and information for when you get home.  Chaprerones are not, however, provided by the clinic, so if you would like somebody else present during your treatment you must bring them with you.

"I attended this clinic with a running related injury to my calf. The service I received from Rachel was excellent, professional, friendly and understanding. I received clear instructions to follow between treatments and confirm my recovery was much quicker than it had been with previous, similar injuries. I would strongly recommend the Kettering Osteopathic Clinic."

Mrs R Loveday, Kettering