Osteopathy

• Acute and chronic injuries
• Chronic pain
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Headache and migraines
• Concussion
• Vertigo
• Sleep
• Reflux
• Congestion
• Chronic bronchitis
• Digestion issues
• Constipation
• Anxiety or nervous system regulation
• Dysmenorrhea
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Peri and post-partum health

During your first consultation, your Osteopathic Manual Practitioner will spend time listening to you complaints and will ask you questions about your health and lifestyle. This will be followed by an examination for areas of concern. They will discuss with you their findings to develop a personalized treatment plan.

You may feel sore or tender the first 24 to 48 hours after your session as your body stabilizes. Many patients say they feel less pain and less restricted and feel more relaxed after a session.

Please bring or wear comfy, relaxed, lounge wear you can move in.

Anyone who has had a recent surgery, or any recent trauma should be cleared by a doctor before receiving treatment. If you are currently or recently undergone radiation, chemotherapy or had a recent organ transplant. It is important to inform your Osteopath of any recent medical procedures or implants as this can change the course of treatment provided.

AOsteopathic treatment is perfectly safe during all stages of pregnancy for both mother and baby. The practitioner may perform gentle massage, joint mobilization, muscle energy and manipulation techniques.

Osteopathic intervention can help treat arthritis, back pain, headaches, tennis elbow, digestive issues, and postural problems. Treatment can also assist with sleep cycles and the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic symptoms.

Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of applying pressure and moving or manipulating the body with the hands. Osteopathic manipulative therapy is a hands-on approach that uses the practitioner’s full body to treat patients, focusing on the musculoskeletal system.

Try to avoid vigorous exercise for the first 1-2 days such as heavy weightlifting and hard yard work. Try to time your rest days to coincide with your recovery days after your treatment.

It’s not uncommon to be a bit sore after treatment. To help relieve some soreness drink plenty of water, have a hot shower or bath, continue with gentle exercise for the next 1-2 days and focus on maintaining healthy posture.

Due to stiffness and lack of flexibility into your joints, your Osteopathic Manual Practitioner will work to improve your circulation to help encourage blood flow to help with tissue healing. They will also work through gentle articulation and mobilization of your joints, soft tissue, and indirect techniques to decrease your overall discomfort.

Yes, Osteopaths can help alleviate nerve impingement pain.

The frequency of treatment varies depending on the condition being treated. Some conditions may resolve after just one or two sessions, while others may require regular, ongoing treatment.

Yes, Osteopaths can assist in realigning posture.