Blog · Steve Hall · 28 April 2025
Aftercare
After a fracture
When the plaster comes off — stiffness, fear, and osteopathy only after the bone is ready.
Symptoms and what they can mean
A joint that has been immobilised feels foreign. Swelling, weakness and a limp are expected. Pain that is getting worse weeks later, or a hot red limb, is not.
What we can do in clinic
I treat neighbouring joints and, once union is confirmed, gentle work toward movement. Strength is physio. I will not mobilise a bone that has not been cleared.
Red flags and when to see your GP
If you have not had follow-up imaging or a clear “you can start moving”, ask the fracture clinic, not a friend.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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