What is Osteopathy?

What is Manual Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is the medical practice of treating the body as a single unit of networking tissue, understanding that nothing functions entirely on its own!

Manual Osteopathy is the practice of actually manipulating and correcting the tissues of the body to create balance.

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How does Manual Osteopathy work?

Manual practitioners of osteopathy look at all of the symptoms the patient presents with--not just the loud ones. We listen to the patient and the patients body by taking the time to assess and examine movement of the structures, quality of movement and sensation; We ask in-depth questions about the patients lifestyle, digestion, and sleep patterns; Then we piece together the information to approach the problem from all angles and facilitate balance between the systems through gentle, non-invasive joint, fascial, muscle, visceral and cranial manipulations.
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What are the systems?

Muscles & Fascia

Muscles are the springs that move us, while fascial tissue the web that holds us together. In dysfunction, both will become firm and restrictive to movement, eliciting 'loud' pain that may feel sharp or achey.

Bones & Joints

Bones are the living framework that give the body support and structure. Joints allow for movement capacity. In dysfunction, pain may or may not be present but is usually specific.

Viscera

Organs are the filling of our bodies that provide for bodily function and cellular feeding. In dysfunction the body will decrease mobility to guard them. Most dysfunctions tend to be 'quiet' and refer pain to other areas in both specific and general patterns. 

Cranium &
​Spinal Canal

The cranium and spinal canal house the communication pathways of the body, and are made up of mobile, living tissues. Dysfunction here creates a vast array of consistent symptoms and pain tends to feel 'untouchable'. 

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Why does osteopathy work?

Who is osteopathy for?

Nothing within the body functions entirely on its own. Osteopathy works because we treat it with consideration to the way the body is designed--an integrated web of networking tissues that are mutually dependant. By working on all of the involved systems, the body is able to find balance and function efficiently. 

Anyone of any age who is experiencing pain or discomfort and wants to be feel better!​

• Headaches & Migraines
  
• Neck & Back Pain
  
• Chronic/Unresolved Pain
• Medically Unexplained Pain
  
• Carpal Tunnel & Repetitive Use Injuries
  
• Knee Pain
• Digestive Issues
• Insomnia & Sleep Disturbance
• Whiplash
• Structural Dysfunctions

Remember: A Balanced Body Does Not Hurt!