Whenever you go to see any professional, there are a few basic questions that they should be able to answer. The idea of these questions is to find out all you need to know to make an informed choice about your treatment and to me, these apply whether they are your GP, osteopath, or sports massage practitioner.

• What is the working diagnosis?
• What treatment techniques might you use?
• What’s the risk?
• What are the benefits?
• How long will it take to feel a positive effect?
• How long will it last?
• How long will it take for me to get better?

If they can’t offer you reassuring answers to these, keep asking.

And if you come to see us, I would hope to answer them as part of our discussion automatically.