What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual therapy where we use our hands and skills to help people, like you, live better and with less pain. In the UK osteopaths train for 4 or 5 years and have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council in order to practice. Like other manual therapy professionals we undertake ongoing training after graduating and so each person you see will have different aproaches, specialities and interests. If the first person you see does not suit it is worth trying another.
Who Am I?
My name is Michael Rolls I graduated with distinction from the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy). Since then I have worked in Paisley and Prestwick, before deciding to open a clinic in Stewarton. I am fascinated by shoulders and how brilliant they are. (Did you know there are 17 different muscles that attach to the shoulder blade?) I have spent many years exploring how pain affects our body and minds, and how simple changes can have a big effect on the pain we experience.
When I am not being an osteopath and enjoying family life I like to walk up hills, climb boulders, and am trying to get better at playing the drums in a samba band.
What to Expect
When we first meet I will ask you lots of questions about you, your life, and what has brought you to the clinic. I will then ask you to do some movements to get an idea of where you are and what you can do and use my hands to assess the affected areas. Afterwards I will let you know what I think is going on and get down to treatment if that is appropriate. Normally people do not need to undress, but it can be useful to wear loose clothing. Treatment involves work on muscles and joints to help them relax and move easier, I will probably give you some movements to try or suggest different ways to do certain things. The plan is to ease the symptoms on the first visit, but most people need between three and five appointments to feel significant improvement.