Osteopathy

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What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a manual therapy that uses gentle hands-on techniques to address symptoms and improve function. The Osteopathic Manual Practitioner will assess and treat the area of pain and other areas of the body that are contributing to pain and dysfunction.  Patient education as well as an individualized therapeutic exercise and home care program will be part of the treatment plan.

Techniques Marsha may incorporate into your treatment include:

  • joint mobilizations

  • cranial-sacral therapy

  • fascial release

  • visceral manipulation

  • patient education

  • an individualized home care program including therapeutic exercise

  • guided mindfulness meditation techniques

  • breathing exercises

  • pain management strategies

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners
work to:

  • assess and treat the body as a whole to reduce pain and improve function

  • improve tissue extensibility and decrease excessive muscle tension

  • improve joint mobility

  • reduce swelling

  • promote proper function and healing 

Common conditions treated include:

• acute or chronic pain

• lower back pain

• digestive issues

• headaches and/or migraines

• muscle spasms

• respiratory issues

• postural imbalance

• sports injuries

• shoulder impingement

• balance problems

• and more

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Resources About Osteopathy

Canadian Federation of Osteopaths

Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners

Osteopathic International Alliance