Was my osteopath right to discharged me from his treatment?

Question

I have a slipped disc and a sciatica for 2 months now. NHS referred me to an osteopath but today he told me if I don't agree to have an operation he will discharge me, so he did so. I did not want to have an injection nor operation. He said if his treatments have not improve my condition by now I need an operation. But today I went privately to a physio and she said I don't need an operation just a good physio who can take care of me. Who should I trust more? To be honest I wasn't happy with the treatment I had from the osteopath as he never did any massage on me, I saw him once every 2 weeks (5 or 6 times altogether). Any advise? I will have a MRI scan next week by the way.

Answer 1

hi i was under a chiropractic it cost me Nealy £4oo pounds  i had a mri scan and now have to see a surgeon   and it didn't show much improvement  either so he was right to discharge you it proved hes not just after your money..  

Answer 2

the NHS usually only offer a short course of treatment. if things don't get any better then the usually refer you. if you really don't want to have the operation then i would go with the physio, but i guess if after that it still isn't better then you would be back to needing the operation.....its up to you who you trust really.

best of luck x

Answer 3

If the osteopath didnt do massage on you the 5/6 times you went, what did he do?

I dont understand, he is a specialist in massage and manipulation, so why would he want you to have an op without an MRI scan.?

Answer 4

wait  to see  what your mri scan shows 1st.

they can  detect  anything.

do  not  jump  to conclusions,

if  i were  you, the best  thing for  a slipped disc, sciatica, is  to

lie on a FLAT   board  under your  sheet,

that  should  help you,

i have  got  osteoarthritus from head  -toe,

so, i know  how  you feel, very painful,

go  to dr's and get  some co-coamol eff,

dilute in water and    stir it in  and  swallow,

will get to pain faster,

no  side affects  with it,

  just codine, and paracetamol.  

works wonders,   i can tell you.

   i take  it .

i  hope  you  get the problem sorted soon,

  i  feel for you,   i really do.

    all the best  too you,