Osteopathic Treatment
An osteopath identifies both where the pain comes from as well as the underlying cause. The best treatment plan is then outlined for the patient to understand.
An osteopath provides experience, evidence-based information and treatment. They also motivate you to make the necessary life changes for more complete recovery.
Treatment aims to provide immediate pain relief then progress to causative factors. Many patients realize the benefit of continued osteopathic care after successful treatment.
Our osteopathic practitioners are skilled in several techniques and treatment approaches focused on soft-tissue work of the muscles and fascia, the visceral organs and the bones housing the nervous system.
Osteopathy can include one or a combination of the following:
Massage Techniques
Massage techniques involve applying pressure to the muscles. This is often done with the hands, but at times with a tool. They can improve circulation, decrease pain and trigger a healing response.
Muscle Release
Muscle release is where the muscle is tensioned with pressure while the client performs a stretch specific to that muscle. This can improve the muscle quality and is effective for reducing muscle pain and spasm.
Joint Mobilizations
Joint mobilizations are a slow, subtle movement or stretch of the joint. They're a particularly good compliment to soft-tissue techniques.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle hands-on massage technique that encourages the normal mobility and tone of the viscera (internal organs) and the connective tissue that support them. Studies show it may relieve digestive issues and also suggests it can reduce chronic back pain and relieve period cramps.
Neuropoint Stimulation
Neuropoint stimulation is a gentle massage technique where pressure is applied to specific points of soreness or tenderness at the distal ends of the spinal nerves. Appropriate stimulation of these points helps to balance the organs, nervous system and lymph system to relieve physical dysfunctions and pain and supports the body’s self-regulating abilities.
Exercise Therapy
Rehabilitation restores function to the muscles and movements which become imbalanced after injury. Improved function removes stress from tissues and pain diminishes.
Education
Knowing what not to do is as important as other treatment when you're experiencing pain or injury. An osteopath can tell you what to avoid or decrease to allow for faster healing and recovery.
