Osteopathy

Osteopathy

Osteopathy looks at the body as a whole to understand the causes and treatment of health issues. Many recent injuries or chronic conditions may be helped by osteopathic care.

What can I expect during my osteopathy initial appointment (1 hour )?

Health history: Your current health symptoms as well as your lifestyle and past medical history will be discussed.

To identify the underlying cause of your health symptoms and rule out serious pathology, it is important to have a thorough understanding of your health history which might relate to your mental health in some cases.

The body has to adapt to physical stresses, injuries, traumas, and emotional stresses that we experience throughout our lifetime. Your current pain/discomfort may be a sign of the body’s difficult adapting further.

Referral to medical doctor is mandatory(eg. blood work, x-rays) if there is any indication from your symptoms/assessment that further testing is needed prior to osteopathic treatment.

Observation of Gait and Posture

Hands-on assessment: A physical assessment will be conducted to help determine primary problem areas (somatic strains that may ultimately affecting your body’s ability to adapt).

A hands on assessment through palpation and gentle mobility testing of various body structures to evaluate joint biomechanics, tissue restrictions, tone and mobility. Functional strength and range of motion testing may be used as well.

Upon completion of the assessment, The treatment plan will be discussed with the patient.

Referral to medical doctor is mandatory(eg. blood work, x-rays) if there is any indication from your symptoms/assessment that further testing is needed prior to osteopathic treatment.

Initial treatment-hands on evaluation and prioritize what areas to treatment first. The areas that get treated help to release pain from the main area that is causing pain. This pattern of treatment comes from the science behind “Referral pain”.

Book an osteopathy session today.

Clinetic.ca
6473334135
1300 Don Mills Rd, Toronto ON M3B2W6

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