Osteopathy is an increasingly popular option for those seeking health and wellbeing in Hong Kong. A non-invasive, drug-free alternative to standard medicine, osteopathy can help alleviate both short- and long-term pain. Osteopathy is an invaluable way to help manage the symptoms associated with many conditions, and it is suitable for people of all kinds and ages.
Osteopathy is effective
Osteopaths treat people with short-term pain, long-term pain, injuries, and many health conditions amenable to manual therapy.
Problems that osteopaths can help with include:
- Nerve injuries, such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Back pain, whether new or long-standing
- Shoulder, knee and other joint pain
- Tendinopathy, such as tennis elbow or Achilles tendonitis
- Neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Jaw pain and dysfunction
- Scoliosis, disc herniation and other spinal problems
- Pain relating to posture or pregnancy
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Sports injuries
- Arthritis
- Digestive issues
- Fibromyalgia
Osteopathic patients have good outcomes. A survey conducted in 2020 reported that 98.8% of patients had a ‘good’ or ‘very good’ experience of osteopathic treatment.
Most patients feel an improvement in their symptoms after one or two sessions, and depending on the circumstances, many only need between two and six sessions in total.
Osteopathy is safe.
In many parts of the world, osteopaths must register with a regulatory body that ensures the profession maintains high standards.
This is not the case in Hong Kong, where anyone can offer osteopathy and call themselves an osteopath.
Here in Hong Kong, osteopaths can register with the Hong Kong Osteopathic Association (HKOA). All members must have completed a four-year osteopathic degree, hold professional indemnity insurance, and be registered with a regulatory body (either that of New Zealand, Australia or the UK).
All our osteopaths at OCHK are registered with the HKOA, regulated and insured.
We recommend ensuring that any osteopath you book with is registered – you can check here.
Osteopaths take an integrated approach to health.
This means they evaluate the whole person, taking into account the many factors that contribute to the experience of pain.
Osteopaths don’t just treat symptoms. They seek to help someone reach their health potential by finding and treatingany blocks to wellbeing. Their goal is to empower you to be at your best.
Osteopathic treatment is based in science. To qualify as an osteopath, students have comprehensive training in anatomy, physiology, pathology and embryology.
Differences between osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractic.
Figuring out which therapist is best to see can be difficult. But to get our take on it, check this article.
Even within one therapy, practitioners are different and have their own preferences and styles.
The best advice when choosing a therapist is to find someone who you’re comfortable with and whose ethos is in line with your own. Read their website, look at reviews, or have a chat with them to get a sense of who they are and whether they have any specialisms. You’ll soon find someone that resonates with you.
Costs of osteopathic treatment in Hong Kong.
Estimates suggest the cost can be up to $2,300 per hour.
Here at OCHK, your first session is an hour long so we can cover all the information we need and include treatment. This costs $1,800.
Initial sessions for under-16s are at the reduced cost of $950.
After that, we offer one-hour follow-up sessions at $1,800, or if you just want a quick check-over, there are also 30-minute follow-ups at $950.If you’re not sure which to book, please do give us a call.
Ready to book?
If you’re looking for an osteopath in Hong Kong, our clinic is conveniently situated in Central. Sessions are available from 9am to 6pm during the week and on Saturday mornings. Book online with one of our qualified osteopaths today, and get back to enjoying life.