Just had osteopathy or a sports massage? Your body often keeps adjusting for a day or two after treatment. Here is how to help it.
In the video, Sam, one of our practitioners, talks you through it. Everything she covers is written out below so you can come back to it.
Your aftercare, step by step
First 24 to 48 hours
Mild soreness, stiffness or tiredness is common and usually settles within 48 hours. Keep moving gently: a short walk is better than sitting still. Drink plenty of water. Avoid heavy lifting, intense training and long periods in one position today. A warm bath can help muscle soreness; for a new injury, a cold pack for 10 minutes helps more.
Your exercises
If you were given stretches or exercises, start them as advised. Little and often works better than one long session. Stop any exercise that causes sharp pain.
Next appointment
Follow-up timing depends on your plan. Booking your next session before things tighten up again gives the best result.
What's normal
- Soreness similar to after exercise
- Tiredness or feeling a little light-headed after the session
- Stiffness the next morning
When to call us
- Pain that is significantly worse after 48 hours
- New pain in a different area
- Anything that worries you
Call the clinic on 020 7252 3333, or our 24-hour line on 07414 163998.
When it is urgent
Get urgent medical help (call 999 or go to A&E) if you develop numbness around your groin or buttocks, loss of bladder or bowel control, weakness in both legs, chest pain, or a sudden severe headache.
Need a doctor or a health check?
Our private GP, Dr Ayaz Tokhi, is on hand for video appointments from £75 (telephone £65), and we offer private blood tests at the clinic from £69.50. See our health services and book.
Thinking about treatment rather than recovering from it? Read more about osteopathy and sports massage at our Brentwood clinic.
This is general aftercare information. Always follow any specific advice your clinician gave you on the day. If you were treated at another clinic, contact them first, as products and techniques vary.
Results vary from person to person. Every treatment starts with a consultation with a registered clinician.