What is Manual Osteopathy
The practice of manual osteopathy is a holistic approach for treating one or more concerns. It is a drug-free, non-invasive manual therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems through manipulation and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework. Manual therapy means that both diagnosis and treatment are carried out with the hands. Treatment addresses the patient as a whole unit based on the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the human body.
Using specific hands-on techniques, treatments may focus on different areas such as the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles and joints), the cranium (head, face and jaw) and the visceral system (internal organs).
These systems are treated according to a specific methodology called traditional osteopathic manual practice. It begins with a full body evaluation for restrictions in mobility or vitality. As restrictions in the body are treated, symptoms resolve and normal function returns to the area. This allows for a quicker and safer eturn to active living.
