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A WHOLE BODY APPOACH

Osteopathic Manual Therapy is a holistic science, based on a comprehensive system of diagnosis and treatment. 

 It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton,  muscles, ligaments,  and connective tissues functioning smoothly  together. 

 The treatments are based on the idea that the whole body is interrelated.  The goal of each treatment is to assist the body to restore balance,  thus allowing a state of greater health to occur.  

 Osteopathic practice includes extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology  

 Osteopathy can be an effective therapy for promoting health of patients experiencing the effects of acute injury, chronic pain, and chronic conditions, and relief from general tension, aches, and stress. 

Osteopathy treatments use  hands-on, techniques to help restore balance within the body. When the body and its systems are in balance, you will feel better, become stronger, and have more energy.

Some of the various treatments and techniques your Osteopath could use include:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Deep Tissue Pressure
• Trigger Point Release 
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Visceral Manipulation
• Joint Manipulation
• Stretching of the Soft Tissues
• Strengthening Exercises
• Ligament Manipulation
• Spinal Adjustments
• Cranial Massage
• Hot and Cold Compressions

Furthermore, osteopaths may use other forms of preventative treatments, as well as to reduce the risks of reinjury after recovery. 

• Muscular related pain
• Neck and back pain
• Arthritic pain 
• Sciatica
• Colic
• Migraines
• Headaches
• Vertigo
• Joint Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Chronic fatigue
• Plantar fasciitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tennis elbow
• Golfers elbow
• Frozen shoulder
• Scoliosis
• Whiplash
• Post-operative pain or adhesions
• Tendonitis
• Cramps, nausea and intestinal pain
• Heart palpitations
• Respiratory problems (i.e. asthma)
• etc.