I was treated by an osteopath for several months before my op. She was very effective at helping strengthen my muscles, and reducing pain and stiffness. I’ve now got a really bad back after weeks sleeping on my back, and I know she can fix that, but does anyone have experience of osteopathy with helping the hip healing/recovery process? And how long after the op is it safe to be treated?
Be very careful, my friend had huge problems with exactly the same thing. Caused further problems to operated hip ! sorry cant give you further details, but I do know she did not have further treatment from the Osteopath.
I used an osteopath after my hip op, but for my shoulder. I am not sure I would want any treatment on my hip by an osteopath though, although she helped before the op.
Hi,
Ask your osteopath first. I went back to mine as I was still limping, I waited till I was six weeks though too. I go once a month now and it helps with my muscle especially. Its still slightly tight but getting there. But I still do my stretches as well.
Hope all goes well
Ann