Manual Osteopathy
Manual osteopathy is a system of healthcare that focuses on osteopathic diagnosis and treatment of the physical body’s structure in order to optimise physiological functioning. Manual palpation and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) are used in conjunction with biomechanical, orthopaedic and neurological clinical assessment.
About Manual Osteopathy
Manual Osteopathy is a holistic manual medicine best known for treating neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders such neck/back pain, sciatica, sport injuries and posture. By optimising the structural balance we can allow our body to perform optimally.
By combining current medical knowledge and osteopathic philosophy we have manual osteopathy. We take a patient centered approach to your health and put a high priority on scientific and evidence based treatment. Our osteopathic manual practitioners will assess you individually and treat you based on your specific needs, we assess the whole person and not just the symptomatic region to get to the root of the problem. For example a patient with headaches will be full structurally assessed. This is because the cause of the problem may come from a different region of the body.
Below we have listed 8 major principles of manual osteopathy that are widely accepted and taught throughout the osteopathic community.
1) The body is a unit.
2) Structure and function are reciprocally inter-related.
3) The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms.
4) The body has the inherent capacity to defend and repair itself.
5) When the normal adaptability is disrupted, or when environmental changes overcome the body’s capacity for self maintenance, disease may ensue.
6) The movement of body fluids is essential to the maintenance of health.
7) The nerves play a crucial part in controlling the fluids of the body.
8) There are somatic components to disease that are not only manifestations of disease, but also are factors that contribute to maintenance of the disease state.
These principles are recognized as the foundation of the osteopathic philosophy. Manual osteopathy is more than just a set of techniques but a philosophy on health/disease. Applying this sensible philosophy in practice major changes to a patients health can be experienced. The WHO (World Health Organisation) has recognized the Osteopathic concept as scientifically proven and the British Medical Association also recognised Osteopathy as a discrete health discipline.
How does Manual Osteopathy work?
Manual osteopathy takes into account the relationship between function and structure. For example if you were to imagine a twisted garden hose that can’t function. Our human structure can also suffer due to bad posture, injury, strain or other physical activities. Our circulation, hormones secretion and nerve supply are just some examples of what could be compromised. On the other hand when our body is “tuned well” it can perform optimally. An osteopath’s job is to diagnose and treat the factors that could cause our body to be out of balance and provide a natural, non-invasive, hands-on technique for treatment. Such techniques could include, stretching and releasing muscles, tenons, fascia.etc as well as strengthening unstable joints through muscle conditioning. Enhancing lymphatic drainage and circulation, improving nerve supply, diet, exercise and lifestyle choices.
What Happens When You Visit an Osteopath?
A case history is taken: Our professional osteopathic manual practitioner will conduct a thorough survey of your health and determine all complaints, health issues and other medical interventions.
A physical assessment: Our osteopathic manual practitioner will conduct a physical examination to ensure there are no major health concerns and the treatment can be provided safely. We will assess all systems and structures that could be related to the area of issue. Once assessed we will create a customized treatment plan for you.
A treatment: Based on the assessment we will provide you with a hands on treatment, additional treatments may be needed depending on the issue.
Osteopathy:
Includes all osteopathy techniques aimed at the client’s current issue or injury.
Osteopathy & Shock Wave Therapy for well-being:
Includes total body musculoskeletal assessment and manual osteopathy treatments to improve wellness and health level and prevent possible future problems. Treatment included Shockwave Therapy to release the pain area (3-5 sessions recommended for the best result).
TapingGait Assessment:
full postural and foot assessment, situation of body posture on feet, Orthotic recommendation with consideration of gait analysis, new 3D technology and foam pressure casting techniques. Recommendation type of treatment and well-being to improve poor postures like hyper/hypo lordosis in the lumbar area, hyper kyphosis in the thoracic region, forward head postures and round shoulders, scoliosis, sway back, etc.
Exercise Therapy:
Assessment and prescribing proper exercises related to the client’s current situation for home and Gym.
Kinesio Taping:
Applying flexible tape on a specific area of the body to increase blood and lymphatic circulation, decrease the pain and inflammation and finally, improve the function. It is a particular working on myofascial system that can be a preventative or functional tape before extreme exercise or high demand physical activities and sports..
Sport Taping:
applying athletic tape on specific body joints and areas to protect likely injuries in susceptible clients or improve the rate of recovery after injuries for the injured part.