Osteopathy in Thornhill
Explained
"Structure Governs Function"
Osteopathy Practitioner believes that structure and function of the body is connected to one another, and to achieve optimum health manual osteopath aims to restore and maintain person’s structure to its overall natural state of well-being. When we are talking about person’s structure we mean muscles, ligaments, bones, organs, and fascia.
When you have misalignment in your body you can see the dysfunctions to occur locally or elsewhere in your body, through pain, stiffness, fatigue, digestion issues and etc. that is why your osteopathic practitioner will assess a treat the body as a whole and aims to treat the cause of the disorder rather than just the symptoms to bring back proper Alignment to your body. for a person to maintain optimal health, their neurological, musculoskeletal, circulatory and visceral structures must all be functioning well.
Osteopathy in Thornhill
Explained
"Structure Governs Function"
Osteopathy Practitioner believes that structure and function of the body is connected to one another, and to achieve optimum health manual osteopath aims to restore and maintain person’s structure to its overall natural state of well-being. When we are talking about person’s structure we mean muscles, ligaments, bones, organs, and fascia.
When you have misalignment in your body you can see the dysfunctions to occur locally or elsewhere in your body, through pain, stiffness, fatigue, digestion issues and etc. that is why your osteopathic practitioner will assess a treat the body as a whole and aims to treat the cause of the disorder rather than just the symptoms to bring To an osteopathic practitioner, for a person to maintain optimal health, their neurological, musculoskeletal, circulatory and visceral structures must all be functioning well.
what is Osteopathy?
Our osteopathic manual practitioners use non-invasive manual therapies to achieve total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework which includes joints, muscles, ligament, fascia and spine as well as the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Our osteopathic manual practitioners treat a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems, including:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Chronic pain
- Tension or stress-related problems including headaches or migraines
- Ligament or muscle sprains due to overuse or sports
- Peripheral injuries like shoulder pain, knee pain and ankle pain
Services
Osteopathy
What to expect on your initial visit?
- You will be greeted by one of our staff.
- Consultation – Our doctors and practitioners will conduct a complete review of your medical history. The history is followed by a physical examination, including various tests. Following the initial assessment, the Practitioner will have a discussion with you about the diagnosis, treatment options, risks, benefits, cost of treatment and individual goals. The initial visit usually takes about 1 hour.
- Ask Questions – Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the recommended treatment, costs and procedures, or any other questions you may have.
- Schedule Your Next Appointment – During the consultation, the doctor will customize a treatment plan. We will plan and schedule your appointments based on the treatment plan which is prescribed for you.
- Please wear comfortable Clothing.
Upon arriving at our clinic, you will be greeted by our attentive staff. Our osteopathic practitioners will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your medical history, followed by a physical examination including various diagnostic tests. Following the initial assessment, our practitioner will engage in a dialogue with you regarding the diagnosis, treatment options, potential risks and benefits, cost of treatment and individualized goals. The first visit typically lasts approximately one hour.
We encourage you to ask any questions you may have regarding the recommended treatment, costs, procedures or any other concerns. Our knowledgeable staff will be delighted to provide answers and clarify any doubts.
Based on the treatment plan prescribed for you, we will schedule future appointments to ensure continuity of care. To ensure your comfort during your visit, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Your manual Osteopath use non-invasive manual therapies to achieve total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework which includes joints, muscles, ligament, fascia and spine as well as the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Osteopathy Treatment is best Known for treating Chronic pain, but your manual osteopath can treat a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems, including:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Chronic pain
Tension or stress-related problems including - headaches or migraines
- Ligament or muscle sprains due to overuse or sports
- Peripheral injuries like
- shoulder pain,
- knee & ankle pain
- elbow
- hand and wrist
Short Answer is No.
in many cases family physicians refer their clients for Treatment but you can book your session directly with us.
Yes. Osteopathy practitioners use Non invasive and safe techniques.
Please make sure to be 5-10 min early to fill-up your paperwork for the first session and wear comfortable clothing.
when you arrive for your first session , you will be greeted by one of our staff . and you will be asked to fill up your history and consent forms.
after your forms are compeleted you will see our Manual osteopath for history taking and full body kinetic chain assessment.
after the assessment , our Osteopathic manual practitioner will go through his findings and will let you know out treatment plan after he answer all you questions your Treatment will start .
depending on your case and the treatment plan it could include combination of Joint mobilization, Soft tissue manipulation, Muscle energy techniques, Osteopathic Cranial therapy,…
its Hard to say, depends on your case and the treatment plan chosen for you many will feel relief after 2-3 sessions and in some cases patient needs 6-10 sessions.
