Frequently Asked Questions

• What is manual osteopathy ?

  Manual Osteopathy is a non-aggressive, drug-free and hands-on

  therapy that applies numerous techniques to improve health and blood circulation on all body parts. Osteopathy considers the body as a whole system and at the same time helps body to heal itself.

• What happens during the examination?

  The manual osteopath physically examines the patient. To achieve a precise diagnosis, the patient may be asked to remove some clothing. The osteopath will respect patient privacy during the process of the examination, which may take up to 15 minutes. The osteopath may also assess the health of joints, ligaments, and tissues, using the touching technique known as palpation.

  The manipulation and hands-on work are gentle, but due to the physical work being carried out, a patient may feel sore or pain for the first 24 to 48 hours.

  The manual osteopath anticipates the course of treatment according to the patient’s needs. This will include the number of sessions for therapy, although this number may vary depending on the patient’s progress during the treatment. Considering osteopathy is a type of self-healing process, the manual osteopath may also advise some home exercise programs, and lifestyle adjustments.
  

• What is Craniosacral therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy is a delicate pressure in the form of subtle rhythmic motions to the craniosacral unit applied to treat the skeleton, membranous tissue and components of the central nervous system such as the brain and spinal cord. The purpose of the motions is circulate the blood around the brain, and spine to nourish all nerve tissues, which results in boosting the lymphatic system and the immune system, consequently.

Craniosacral therapy is one of the most effective methods to reduce and heal many sorts of discomfort such as: migraines, headaches and TMJ syndromes; disturbed sleep; back and neck pain; vertigo, ringing in the ears, and concussions.

• Is manual osteopathy safe?
  Manual osteopathy is generally considered as a safe treatment, although a patient may experience minor side effects such as mild to moderate soreness or pain in the treated areas, headache and fatigue.

• How often and how long should I see an osteopath?

  It depends on the severity of the injury and your overall health. Some conditions respond quickly and others may take more time. You can discuss an appropriate course of treatment for your needs with your osteopath.

  The majority of the patients are recommend 3-4 sessions in the first 7-10 days, with intervals increasing to match the progress.

• What should I wear for osteopathic treatment sessions?
  
  Soft clothes such as shorts, leggings, soft slacks or trousers or a track suit are the best. A loose fitting skirt and blouse are also suitable. Jeans and cords have very hard seams, so you will likely need to remove them.