Manual

Osteopathy

Therapy

What is Manual Osteopathy?

Manual osteopathy, also known as osteopathic manual therapy, is a holistic approach that focuses on the FOLLOWING AREAS to optimize health;

Joints
Muscles
Spine

Osteopaths use a range of techniques to improve mobility, alleviate pain, and promote overall well-being

Here are some of the conditions that manual osteopaths commonly treat:

Musculoskeletal

Pain:

This includes back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and joint pain in areas like the shoulders, knees, and hips. Osteopathic treatment can help alleviate acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain by improving joint mobility and reducing muscular tension.

Headaches and

Migraines:

Manual osteopathy can be effective in treating tension headaches and migraines by addressing potential causes such as tension in the neck muscles or misalignments in the spine.

Sports

Injuries:

Athletes often seek osteopathic care for sprains, strains, and other sports-related injuries. Osteopaths use techniques that help to restore function and speed up the body’s natural healing process.

Postural

Problems:

Issues related to poor posture, such as those resulting from extended sitting or standing, can be corrected through osteopathic manipulative treatment, which aims to balance the body’s structure and function.

Repetitive Strain

Injuries:

Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and golfer’s elbow can be treated with manual osteopathy to reduce strain on affected muscles and joints.

Arthritis

Treatment:

Osteopathy can help manage symptoms of arthritis by improving joint mobility and reducing inflammation.

Respiratory

Problems:

Techniques that target the abdominal and pelvic areas can help alleviate conditions like constipation, bloating, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Digestive

Issues:

Manual treatment can assist with conditions such as asthma by focusing on the ribcage and diaphragm to improve respiratory efficiency.

Pregnancy-Related Discomforts:

Osteopathic treatment can help manage back pain, nausea, and other discomforts associated with pregnancy by ensuring that the spine and pelvis are well-aligned.

Hot Stone Massage (Relaxation)

A relaxation massage that utilizes heated oiled stones instead of the therapist's hands.

This specialized relaxation massage gives clients pure bliss, deep relaxation, enhanced circulation and an overall feeling of warmth.

Short and Long Term Effects

The treatments have been proven to reduce the need for medication, improve the outcomes for conditions treated and increase the recovery rates of affected tissues. In many instances, surgery can be delayed or even avoided. The following are some of the effects of the treatment:

Increases endorphin production which allows for reduction in pain medication
Elevates adenosine triphosphate production which increases energy for the cells
Modulates white blood cells which improves immune response
Stimulates DNA production and cell division which increases the rate of healing
Promotes collagen synthesis which enhances muscle, tendon and ligament strength
Improves lymphatic drainage which causes a reduction in swelling
Promotes angiogenesis and the creation of new blood vessels which improves circulation
Reduces inflammation and swelling leading to faster recovery time
Reduces the formation of fibrous tissue and scar tissue which promotes healthy tissue recovery

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Associate Massage Therapy Clinic Limited
(AMTC) was established in 1995. The clinic is committed to providing highly specialized therapies with an emphasis on the treatment and elimination of pain.