Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OMP) know anatomy and physiology inside and out as it is the foundation of osteopathic treatment
Assessment involves examining all structures of the body to determine how they function. When structures of the body are restricted in motion, this can negatively impact the circulation of fluids and this in turn, can contribute to the development or maintenance of disease

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OSTEOPATHY

All ages, all stages of life
Anyone who has aches or pains, anywhere in the body, from head to toe
Anyone subjected to repetitive tasks and work positions ie. sitting all day at a desk or tractor
Assembly line workers, farmers, office workers, musicians, performance artists, athletes
Anyone who wants to ensure that their whole body is in correct alignment with proper body mechanics

WHAT CAN OSTEOPATHY DO FOR ME?

Improve movement, mobility
Decrease pain
Promote healing
Disease prevention
Improve the your quality of life

WHAT CAN OSTEOPATHY TREAT?

Acute or chronic pain - back, neck, jaw, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, feet
Stiff joints
Acute muscle spasms
Muscle strains/sprains
Digestive disorders
Respiratory disorders
Mobility difficulties
Sports injuries
Arthritis
TMJ dysfunction
Golfer/tennis elbow
Headaches
Congestion, edema, swelling
Post surgery rehabilitation

WHAT DO I WEAR DURING TREATMENT

Clothes remain on for assessment and treatment
Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothes with socks
Please remove jewelry, watch or belt for treatment

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TREATMENT

Treatment can be passive (you don’t have to do anything) or active (you may have to use slight muscular resistance)
I work with your body, not against it. I do not apply forceful “cracking” of the back or neck. All movement is applied gently

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT

The effects of an osteopathic treatment don’t stop when you leave the clinic. They will continue up to a week as your body adjusts and integrates the changes that were made
You may feel some slight muscular discomfort for several days after treatment, as your body alignment readjusts
You may feel no effect right away, but later in the week realize that your symptoms have decreased or resolved