Manual Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic manual approach to healing, which combines current medical knowledge and osteopathic philosophy.
The major principles of osteopathy are that the body functions as a unit in which structure and function are interrelated. If there is an area of the body which is not working efficiently, or in proper alignment, it will compromise its function. Osteopathy also acknowledges that the body has an inherent capacity to defend and repair itself and practitioners must help facilitate that healing. Manual Osteopathy is best known for treating musculoskeletal disorders such as back and neck pain, sporting injuries, and postural sprain.
A session with a manual osteopath can include some or all of the following:
The major principles of osteopathy are that the body functions as a unit in which structure and function are interrelated. If there is an area of the body which is not working efficiently, or in proper alignment, it will compromise its function. Osteopathy also acknowledges that the body has an inherent capacity to defend and repair itself and practitioners must help facilitate that healing. Manual Osteopathy is best known for treating musculoskeletal disorders such as back and neck pain, sporting injuries, and postural sprain.
A session with a manual osteopath can include some or all of the following:
- osteo-articular joint mobilizations
- muscle energy techniques
- soft tissue therapy
- active release therapy
- myofascial release
Manual osteopathy can treat a variety of pains and conditions including but not limited to:
- Chronic and Acute Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- IT Band Friction Syndrome
- Muscular Strain and Sprains
- Knee Pain
- Tension Headache or Migraines
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