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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 17:33

Beverly Palmer is fab, I've used her for the last 7 years. She used to be in the GMC Clinic in Magrudy's Jumeirah.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 17:08

Thank you so much everyone. I think we're going to try Lauren at the Osteopathic Health Centre as she seems so popular (as long as she treats men too!) I'll probably be toddling off to see her too is she's a hit with OH. I've been living with quick trips to see my osteopath whenever I'm back in the UK. She does and she doesn't take prisoners, so will almost certainly set your DH right.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 17:03

Thank you so much everyone. I think we're going to try Lauren at the Osteopathic Health Centre as she seems so popular (as long as she treats men too!) I'll probably be toddling off to see her too is she's a hit with OH. I've been living with quick trips to see my osteopath whenever I'm back in the UK.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 15:35

Another recommendation for Lauren here - she sorted out a post-pregnancy hip problem that was flooring me every 8 weeks for 16 months in 4 sessions. Be aware though, that she does the hardest massage I've ever experienced... do tell her in advance to go gently if you don't like hard-to-the-bone massage! Our insurance covers up to 10 sessions of an osteopath, but you need to get a referral from your GP first. I went first to put me out of my misery and then got referred when it was clear I'd need a course of treatment. I think she charges about 300aed a session. <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 12/04/2011</em>

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 14:05

Sorry, I'm not thinking straight! You only said x-rays. I'll get him to check whether those are covered.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 14:04

We don't really know whether his health cover includes complimentary therapies. He said this morning that he thinks he needs a referral from a doctor to be covered, but initially he's more worried about getting treatment fast. I guess if the osteopath thinks an x-ray is necessary then we'll know it's time to worry. Backs and necks are scary things.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:58

Wouldn't xrays be covered by your insurance? Be careful. I'm a big fan of all healthcare professionals, but if someone is advising xrays first to diagnose the problem, it may be because hands on treatment might not be appropriate at this point.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:52

... oh, and we're dosing him up on ibuprofen now and have bought an ice pack this morning that is chilling down as I write.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:45

I'm a regular with Julia Powell at Orthosports on Beach Road. She's really very good.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:18

Sorry that you haven't managed to find a solution to your problem yet JS. I see what you're saying about the scans. I hope they show up what needs fixing for you so that you can get better.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:13

Beverley Palmer is superb. highly qualified, very experienced and a true miracle worker.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:12

I kind of think the same way around as your initial post, I have upper back pain too, on 2 occasions really really painfully, now moderately for the last 2 months!. I have been thus far to An Osteopath, Cranial Osteo and a Physio all good but none have really fixed my problem (rib strain?!) so I made an apt at the Spinal Hosp on the beach road, the doc has asked me to do a MRI and Xrays which I have just done, so awaiting results. I was surprized that I wasnt sent for these b4 treatment because I would have thought it would have made sense to see what was causing the pain first, but thats just my opinion. Can your oh take pain killers or muscle relaxants temp untill you can get help either way you chose?

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:07

i cannot recommend these people enough - they are wonderful I saw Russell and Lauren, they both diagnosed and treated me with prolapse disc last year and were fantastic, Kanchin the physio is great too, a real hands on physio. I wouldn't be better without these guys :)

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:58

Yep, that quick fix has been my experience of osteopathy too. I think maybe chiropractics is too light-touch for our preference. I remember going to my first session thinking that I was wasting the guy's time because I wasn't in constant pain and was just trying to find a solution to regular headaches. After the first few cracks from my spine I realised that maybe I did have a problem!

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:57

DD was treated by Russell Hill at the Osteopathy Centre in the link below. He worked miracles on her back. Would highly recommend him. Second that. After 2 c-sections, I had a very bad lower back. Dr Russell worked miracles for me ( and made me realise how imporant exercise was)

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:56

DD was treated by Russell Hill at the Osteopathy Centre in the link below. He worked miracles on her back. Would highly recommend him.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:46

no she didn't ask for or need any of that , she gave me a very good prodding and worked out what the problem was from that! she was quite vigorous which surprised me the first time (had never been to an osteo before) but the results were worth it. i'd always fannyed around with physios in the uk - took a while to work - i was literally better 2 hours after my first session with lauren. i kept going for about 4-6 sessions and i was sorted. it's a recurring problem for me (slipped a disc in my twenties) so occasionally i go back for a bit of management, but overall, i'm sorted. ANS they are all the most lovely people,lovely place, really nice vibe to it.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:43

Thank you both. Did Lauren insist on any scans or x-rays before treatment? I've never had that before and can't help feeling that it's a way to generate income.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:41

Ive taken my DS to Lauren for reflux treatment and she was fabulous. Highly reccomend her. I'm about to see er for my lower back.

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:38

haven't used either BUT i cannot recommend these people enough - they are wonderful and literally worked miracles on me. i saw a wonderful girl called lauren. http://www.osteopathydubai.com/

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 12:36

Have you used either Beverley Palmer at Keith Nicholl Medical Centre in Umm Suquiem or Nicola Molnar at Emirates Golf Club's Physiotherapy Centre? Are they good? Do you have to be a member of the golf club to see Nicola? OH is in a lot of pain with a problem in his upper back and it's terrible to watch. He went to see a chiropractor this morning, having been in pain since Thursday, but didn't have his back manipulated at all! They want him to have an x-ray and go back next week. There's been no discussion of a treatment plan, and the prospect of another week of pain and not sleeping fills us both with horror! The chiropractor was recommended to us, but we both see an osteopath in the UK so I'm thinking that we should stick with what we know. I'd really appreciate any feedback or recommendations. I found the two ladies above on the British Osteopathy Association website as I thought it'd be a good place to start. Please help! I just want him to get better. TIA

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