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Is this osteopath friendly or Pervy?

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Nochangeplease · 27/02/2020 23:36

It’s an osteopath that I was referred to by the gp. He is an older man if it matters, maybe 50-60. Obviously it’s necessary to take my top off which is not something I’m completely comfortable with (even with doctors ect) so I’m not sure if being in this uneasy and vulnerable state is skewing my judgement.
The first time I saw him I remember feeling a bit uncomfortable with the conversation a few time’s. Can’t remember details now but over the sessions there have been comments like “I bet you say that to all the boys” as a joke after something I’d said. He often talks of his daughter (17) and wife, which then makes me think he’s just a normal guy.
There was a strange conversation about bras last
Time. We was talking about causes of back pain and he went on to the subject
Of bras, told me that lots of female patients complain about bras and went on to describe a strangely done up bra that a previous patient had on. Said it was cross crossed And he had never seen anything like and she had said she got it in Ann summers and he was surprised as he thought they only sold “saucy knickers and such”. Mentioned his wife was big chested and his daughter looked to be going the same way (in reference to back pain)
He then carries on with normal chit chat but my gut feeling is this is not really appropriate conversation?
But then again, he’s in a position of trust, doing his job and it’s probably entirely innocent and I just feel a bit weird. Aibu?

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SparklingLime · 28/02/2020 22:46

Whenever I’ve seen chiropractors I’ve always been given a gown to change into, like a hospital gown. I wouldn’t be particularly comfortable being in pants and bra for a whole appointment.
He should know better than to go anywhere near crossing a line in his comments. I once had a GP who once made ‘amusing’ references to bras and lingerie and I also wasn’t sure what to think, but I wouldn’t have gone back to him for anything involving undressing.

WeAllHaveWings · 28/02/2020 22:59

50 (I am in my 50s), is young enough to be very aware of what is appropriate and what isn't.

He sounds like a perv. Ask to see someone else and if you are asked why tell them you dont feel comfortable discussing Ann summers underwear during an appointment when you are partially undressed.

Egghead68 · 28/02/2020 23:01

If you are not comfortable go elsewhere.

welliesarefuntowear · 29/02/2020 07:49

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Britneywrthy · 24/09/2023 00:32

I have just had a appointment yesterday with an osteopath a older man 65 asked me a lot of personal questions about whether I am single or not which is not his business or anything to do with why I am there. He discussed using tinder and asked if I can cook and what I would do on a date if I went on one. My sister's have also seen him and they had to remove their tops and he undone their bras! He also asked one which contraception she was on. Then standing behind me asked me to bend down as far as I could which I thought was strange. He did ask me to remove my top and I said no. Also mentioned fantasy in relation to a youtube video where a girl dressed up as her partners fantasy which was Jessica Rabbit and what a wonderful thing for her to do and maybe because I have many piercings in my ears I would secretly like to express my self and dress up. Now I have written it down it seems not right at all.

AuntieStella · 24/09/2023 06:52

It's normal to remove clothing to underwear when seeing an osteopath - it's worth wearing a substantial bra/croptop and big knickers/tight shorts. If treating your back, then they might need you to undo bra when lying on your front. They should have towels/gowns so only the part being treated is exposed. And as you found out, they can work around if patient wants to leave it on.

The full bend whilst osteopath stands behind you is normal - every osteopath (male and female) I've seen has done that as part of assessment; shows them something useful about how the spine moves.

Contraceptive method might be relevant, depending on presenting symptoms (same for pregnancy)

But his conversation is wrong - why do you/your sisters keep going to someone who talks like a creep? Especially when you've shared your experiences?

TheHumansAreDefinitelyDead · 24/09/2023 08:58

He is testing your boundaries

it is funny that you think his age is relevant in any way. Men don’t stop being sexual at age 60 or 60 or even 70 or 80. If anything, they are simply more experienced about how to be Percy without doing anything too obvious

talking about his wife’s and daughters breasts is also weird

he probably gets a kick out of your discomfort

some men just like to make you squirm, it’s like a power game…

ALWAYS trust your instincts on this, always

lilmadmel · 24/09/2023 09:01

it does sound a bit weird to me but also is it because it’s his life? Boobs and bras are his business so surely it’s professional curiosity as all these things might be relevant to patients? I guess he doesn’t need to say it out loud though 😂

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