Healing Oak Registered Massage Therapy Chilliwack Abbotsford Langley

Manual Osteopathy

Manual Osteopathy is a non-invasive, drug-free method that focuses on the overall health of the body, mind, and spirit.

Description

Manual osteopathy utilizes hands-on techniques, such as manipulation, mobilization, soft tissue therapy, stretching, and other physical manipulation methods to improve the body’s structure and function.

 These techniques diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic pain, digestive problems, respiratory disorders, headaches, back pain, neck pain, and psychological issues.

Manual osteopathy aims to correct structural and functional issues in the musculoskeletal system to reduce pain, increase mobility, and promote healing.

Manual Osteopathy Can Help With:

Results

It is important to note that Manual Osteopathy is not a substitute for medical treatment; in some cases, it is best used as adjunctive therapy along with conventional medical treatment. Therefore, it is important to consult a qualified osteopath to assess if Manual Osteopathy is the best treatment for your condition.

Your First Visit

You will spend about 1.5 to 2 hours at the first appointment.

During this time, your case history will be detailed, including questions about your presenting problem, general health, past medical history, family history, and social history. This information-gathering is important for the therapist to understand your overall health and create a personalized treatment plan.

For the comfort and benefit of your assessment, wear comfortable clothing, such as T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, or yoga pants, as it will allow the therapist to assess your body and its structures visually. 

Avoid wearing jeans, pants, or belts.

A Complete Body Assessment Do not expect the therapist to only focus on your presenting symptom. They will complete body assessments and address any structural and soft tissue abnormalities found during the evaluation. Most patients feel improvement after their first session. You may experience fatigue, pain, or body aches for the first 48 hours after treatment, but this is a normal part of the healing process. 

Having a balanced diet and consuming enough fluid before and after the treatment is important.

Recovery and Follow-Up Sessions 

The recovery process may take 4-6 follow-up sessions, although sometimes only 1-2 sessions are needed. Many factors influence the recovery process.

Practitioners

Direct Billing Possible?

Yes, depends on circumstance

Locations Available

Contraindictions

There are certain situations where Manual Osteopathy may not be appropriate or should be used with caution. Some contraindications to Manual Osteopathy include:
  • Patients with bleeding disorder or on a blood thinner.
  • Acute conditions
  • Fracture
  • Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
  • Undiagnosed mass in the body

although Manual Osteopathy is a gentle technique, there are more gentle techniques to address pain if someone has osteoporosis or osteopenia. Please call our Manual Osteopathic Therapist to discuss the options.

Please consult a manual osteopathic therapist to rule out any contraindications.  Dr. Raj Salaria is not registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

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