Manual Osteopathy is a gentle form of manual therapy (both active and passive) used in the treatment of a variety of injuries and symptoms. The Osteopathic philosophy is a holistic approach to health care that promotes the body’s ability to heal and regulate itself. The techniques are safe, drug-free, non-invasive and include procedures for treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction (such as, mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and soft tissue therapy), as well as procedures for addressing lymph drainage, craniosacral dysfunction, and organ mobility/motility. Manual Osteopaths combine these techniques to design a treatment plan specific to the needs of each patient.
Manual Osteopathy assists in treating the following conditions: