Osteopathy For Every Body
Osteopathic manual practitioners are facilitators of health. Through manual therapy, we help our patients overcome their health challenges and discomforts in a lasting way.
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What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual therapy that seeks to correct somatic dysfunction by changing the structural properties of the body, through all layers of tissue. It is a holistic science because it recognizes that the body is continuous and connected at all levels, has the capacity to self-heal and self-regulate, and that its structure and function are interrelated at all levels. Fascia, muscular tissue, bony and ligamentous tissue, as well as the circulatory, nervous, and lymphatic systems, are all considered in tandem.
Classical Osteopathy is a principles-based form of treatment rather than one based on a prescribed set of techniques. The operator is effective because they are able to treat the patient directly in front of them, regardless of presentation or complaint, by applying osteopathic principles to tailor treatment to the individual.
Some examples of common issues that osteopathy may address include:
- Sciatica
- Headaches
- Digestive problems
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Tennis & Golfer’s elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Breastfeeding and latching issues
Here is a video that explains the principles behind Osteopathy:
- Frequently Asked Questions
How is treatment effective if it is so gentle?
An osteopathic manual practitioner works with the morphology of your body, meaning that it respects the way that the body is built and the shape its structures take. An OMP will never force your body to do anything it wasn’t built to do. Additionally, we respect the layered orientation of the tissues and work through them from superficial to deep, ensuring that all tissues are prepared and ready to receive an activating force.
Do you “crack” joints?
No, never! Though we do articulate joints, we are able to do so safely and effectively because the soft tissues that pull on those joints have been adequately addressed. Since bones and joints do not move without soft tissue directing them, it only makes sense to eliminate the soft tissue influence before investigating any hard tissue disturbance, if any.
What do I wear to the clinic?
You may wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and free to move.
What do I do after treatment?
Patients report feeling a change within 24 hours of treatment, and it is possible that you might be very tired. Directly after your appointment, we recommend that you refrain from heavy exercise, take a short walk, and drink lots of water. Symptoms of being tired or sore (as if you had worked out) should subside within 72 hours. If they persist, please call the clinic.
How often do I have to come for treatment?
Dosage of treatment completely depends on the individual, including their age, general health, injury history, etc.
I prefer to see a patient one week after their first treatment for a follow up, to set a baseline on their progress. Usually I will provide dosage on the second treatment after seeing how the patient is doing. The goal is to build the patient’s health to the point that they need to only come in for routine preventative checkups.