Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy which facilitates healing by focusing on how the whole body functions as a unit, including the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs.
Osteopathic techniques are effective in treating both acute and chronic pain conditions and improving mobility, health and general well-being.
Seeking the Cause of Pain
Osteopathic practitioners seek the cause of pain and dysfunction by taking a comprehensive case history and physical assessment to look at the interaction of multiple systems in the body (digestive, neurological, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal).
Osteopathic practitioners are trained in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and a wide range of hands-on techniques to provide a multi-system approach, which enables the primary cause(s) of dysfunction to be determined.
Osteopathic Treatments
Treatment utilizes both direct and indirect manual techniques such as soft tissue mobilization (stretching, massage, trigger point), myofascial release, muscle energy, positional release, joint mobilization, visceral release, and cranial osteopathy.
Techniques aim to address the cause of dysfunction and facilitate the body to integrate changes. A patient-centered approach is taken that emphasises collaboration between patient and practitioner; treatment plans are discussed then
individualized, and may include exercises, stretches, postural correction and other advice.
What do osteopathic practitioners treat?
Osteopathic practitioners treat a wide range of conditions and problems for people of all ages, including:
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Find out more about Elaine Sauvé, our Osteopathic Practitioner here at ProActive, by clicking here. For more information, download our Osteopathy brochure below
