Manual Osteopathy Whitby, Ontario
Manual Osteopathy
Visit our Manual Osteopathy clinic in Whitby. Our osteopaths use various manual therapy techniques to address imbalances in the body from a whole-body perspective. The consensus amongst clients when asked how they would explain their manual osteopathy experience summed up in one word is, ‘Magic.’ When something so profound touches you and starts the healing process on such a deep level without force or stress, it can feel like magic, and though I would love to run with that complimentary description, there is much more to explain.
Osteopathy is an all encompassing, gentle, non invasive, hands on manual therapy that takes into account the entire person and dysfunctions that may be occurring in different parts of the body. We work with bodily systems such your fascia, muscles, bones, joints, tendons and organs as well as lymphatic, respiratory, blood supply and nervous system, with the goal being to find the origin of your pain and treat that area, rather than solely treating the symptoms of pain you are experiencing. With this holistic approach, Manual Osteopaths are quite effective in having long lasting effects with acute and chronic conditions.
Osteopathy also has a focus on how the structure and state of the body affects what is happening functionally. As such an initial head to toe assessment is completed at your first appointment in order to get a true picture of what is happening within the body. Once we have a good picture of the circumstances’ we can design a plan that is suited for your individual needs and situation.
Our community for treatment ranges from babies to toddlers, adults, seniors, athletes and everything in between. Some of our therapists have taken specialized courses to be able to treat children under 12 (including babies) as well as Prenatal patients.
We utilize applications such as Cranial Sacral, Visceral, Mobilizations, Muscle energy, Balanced ligamentous and Lymph drainage techniques (to name a few) that help to facilitate the regeneration and rehabilitation of the body.Some of the major benefits include increased, mobility, motility, blood flow and overall quality of life. The list of ailments is not all inclusive but gives an idea of what Osteopathy can assist with:
• Acute and Chronic pain
• Headaches/migraines and Concussions
• Adhd, Anxiety and sleep disorders
• TMJ disorders (grinding, clenching, jaw pain)
• Sinus and nasal congestion
• Neuralgia and sciatica
• Carpel tunnel, golfers and tennis elbow
• Workplace and sports injuries (Repetitive sprains and strains etc.)
• Chest Tightness brought on by COVID, bronchitis, chronic cough etc.
• Back & neck pain (postural deviations, herniated disc, muscle spasm)
• Post chemo and radiation constrictions
• Menstrual pains
• And Much More
We are also well known as a preventative treatment that can help improve your wellbeing and enhance athletic performance. If you are unsure if Osteopathy is right for you, give us a call or email us at info@osteogenie.ca and we will be happy to answer your questions.
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A Note about the difference between Manual Osteopathy and Osteopathic Medicine.
Manual osteopathy and osteopathic medicine are both forms of healthcare that focus on the bodily systems and its impact on overall health and well-being. However, they have some key differences:
Training and Education
Manual Osteopathy: Manual osteopaths typically undergo a program focused on manual therapy techniques to treat conditions and address the issues within the body.
Osteopathic Medicine: Osteopathic physicians/Osteopaths are fully licensed physicians who have completed medical school and have additional training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), which involves using hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury and could include other medical practices.
Scope of Practice
Manual Osteopathy: Manual osteopaths primarily focus on using manual techniques such as cranial, soft tissue therapy, stretching, visceral manipulations and mobilizations to address dysfunctions in the body.
Osteopathic Medicine: Osteopathic physicians are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions using traditional medical treatments as well as OMT.
Regulation
Manual Osteopathy: Manual osteopathy is not regulated in Canada. Practitioners join different associations upon graduation.
Osteopathic Medicine: Osteopathic physicians are fully licensed medical doctors who are regulated by the same medical boards as MDs.