FAQ
What is Manual Osteopathy?
Manual Osteopathy is a type of manual therapy. This means we use our hands to assess and to treat. It is based on the knowledge that the whole body is interconnected and that the body holds an innate ability to heal and achieve balance. The Manual Osteopath has refined their palpation skills or sense of touch which allows the practitioner to not only feel surface tensions from fascia, skin and muscles but also deeper tensions and restrictions. The following are some of the techniques the practitioner could use to restore balance:
- Soft tissue techniques,
- Osteo-articular joint mobilization,
- Cranial osteopathy,
- Visceral manipulation,
- Strain/counter strain,
- Muscle energy techniques,
- Lymphatic drainage,
- Myofascial release,
- Trigger point therapy.
Who is Manual osteopathy for?
Manual Osteopathy can treat a wide variety of conditions and is beneficial for people of ANY AGE. It is known to have favorable outcomes on people with pain and chronic conditions. Also due to it's gentle but precise nature it works well with pregnant women, babies and children.
What Conditions may respond favorably to Manual Osteopathy?
What Conditions may respond favorably to Manual Osteopathy?
Manual Osteopathy is beneficial to basically any condition causing pain or discomfort* especially:
- Musculoskeletal complaints (ie. Neck, back , shoulder, arm, hip, leg pain and jaw pain/dysfunction)
- Concussions and post concussion syndrome
- Headaches and Migraines
- Chronic pain conditions or fatigue
- Digestive issues ( ie constipation, IBS, GERD)
- Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Pre menstrual complaints and women's health.
- Post Impact injuries
* A Manual Osteopath does not diagnose or practice medicine, nor do we attempt to treat disease. If you are concerned about any medical pathology and /or disease, always consult your physician prior to exploring Osteopathic Manual Practice.
What should I expect in an initial assessment?
What should I expect in an initial assessment?
What Conditions may respond favorably to Manual Osteopathy?
This refers to your first visit. The practitioner will ask you detailed questions about your current condition and anything that may be relevant for her including your needs and health goals. The practitioner will gain a better understanding of your condition through various tests. Orthopedic testing and neurological testing as well as palpating are used to assess and determine a treatment plan. Once the practitioner has gathered enough information she will use the remainder of the time to start treatment. She will also explain her recommended approach for treatment.
what should I expect in a treatment?
What should I expect in an initial assessment?
What should I wear to an appointment?
Once you have had an initial assessment and the practitioner has gathered the details needed and developed a treatment plan, you will be coming for subsequent visits. In these visits the practitioner will ask you briefly if there have been any changes to your condition and start with treatment right away. A treatment uses manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue therapy, massage, joint mobilization, PNF and MET stretching techniques, Cranial sacral therapy, and more. The practitioner may also suggest exercises or stretching techniques for you to do at home.
What should I wear to an appointment?
What should I expect in an initial assessment?
What should I wear to an appointment?
Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended as it will enable the practitioner to better treat you.
What does whole body approach mean?
Is osteopathy covered by my insurance plan?
Is osteopathy covered by my insurance plan?
It means that your whole body is interconnected. If you have come to a Manual Osteopath for a specific injury say in your shoulder. The practitioner may treat your shoulder but also spend time on other areas of your body which have correlations to your injury.
Is osteopathy covered by my insurance plan?
Is osteopathy covered by my insurance plan?
Is osteopathy covered by my insurance plan?
Osteopathic Treatment is covered by many private insurance plans. Please check with yours to see what your coverage is, as individual plans vary. If your coverage includes Osteopathic practice you will be reimbursed directly from your insurance provider after submitting the invoice you receive from us to your insurance company. Unfortunately this is not a service that can bill insurance companies directly.