My aim is to help you fully resolve/improve your condition by involving you in the treatment programme. I will discuss the ideas for treatment, together with the benefits and, if any, associated risks.

Your first appointment with me will be scheduled for up to one hour and involves an assessment and treatment. The assessment will involve you being asked lots of questions about your condition and how it affects you. This will help me identify the cause of your problem. This discussion will include finding out about your medical history and current medication.

The second part of the assessment will involve looking at the problem area and usually above and below the problem area. For me to assess the problem fully, this may involve removing items of clothing as appropriate. You may wish to bring a pair of shorts and/or a T-shirt with you.

After the assessment, I will discuss with you the best course of treatment and carry this out during the session. A home exercises programme and self-management advice will usually be given to help you continue to maintain or improve your symptoms at home.