Is it necessary to undress to underwear for a Osteopath ?

[hilili]

I had an appt with an Osteopath for a problem with my back and shoulder - he asked me to undress to my underwear, I felt a little uncomfortable but trusted this was ok. Maybe I just felt a little too exposed, I'd be interested to hear your opinion.

[pablogrande]

I have been to three or four and its always been the case, they can't get a proper view of your posture etc without.

[Siduhe]

Same here, at least for initial treatment - for the reasons pablogrande explained. Subsequent treatments not. Maybe take shorts and vest top in for future appointments if it makes you uncomfortable.

[hilili]

Thanks

[the-e-dealer]

Depends which bit he/she is working on.

[Laddy Muck]

I have been seeing an osteopath once or twice a week for about 6 months now. Stripping down to bra and pants is normal, though - often - depending on where she is working, I am able to retain leggings. Osteopaths work holistically and, therefore, tend to look at the body as a whole as, for example, (as in my case) hip, knee and hamstring problems could be directly related to the lower back.

I notice that your current osteopath is a "he" and am wondering if you are a "she"? If so, might you not feel a little less uncomfortable seeing a female osteopath? If so, I can recommend Amberin Fir at the Grove Vale Practice. She is the best I have seen and has single handedly ensured my steady progress following a broken coccyx/fractured sacrum. She is highly experienced and also very sensitive to any feelings of unease. I recall once having to remove my leggings when wearing a scruffy old pair of knickers underneath; she sensed my mortification and sweetly handed me a little towel which which to cover that area! I hope you get well soon.

[Alan Medic]

Where's that 'quote of the week' thread gone? I'd never have thought!

[BB100]

I've been going to the Sunflower centre in Hilly Fields SE4 for a number of years and seen four different osteopaths there and they rarely ask me to take off my clothes except for boots and jumper, unless they want to look closely at my posture. I think depends on how they are trained but if you want to keep your clothes on you could try the Sunflower and it comes highly recommended.