Osteopathy

Do you live in Ottawa?

Are you looking for help with a longstanding musculoskeletal condition?

Have you tried many other physical therapies without any long-term success?

If so then Ottawa Osteopathy may be the solution you are looking for.

What is Ottawa Manual Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a manual therapy that treats the root cause of musculoskeletal problems.

What conditions can be helped by Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is excellent for helping acute and chronic longstanding musculoskeletal conditions.

Examples of conditions helped by Osteopathy include:

• Back Pain
• Concussions and Head Injuries
• Fall Injuries
• Joint Pain
• Neck Pain
• Sporting Injuries
• Whiplash Injuries
• and many more

How do Osteopath Work?

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners work with their hands.

Osteopathy is a partnership in healing and is equally about the practitioner guides the client toward healing and hands-on treatment.

What happens in the first appointment?

The purpose of the first meeting is mainly to gather information. This process will include taking a complete medical history and a physical examination. After the gathering process, the practitioner will advise you:

1. What is the nature of your problem?
2. What is the cause(s)?
3. Whether osteopathy is an appropriate and safe treatment to help your problem.
4. At this point, the session will include hands-on therapies and general lifestyle modifications.

At follow-up visits, your practitioner will give more extensive hands-on treatment.

How many follow-up treatments will I need?

On average, you will need between 6 - 8 treatments.

How long are the appointments?

Initial appointments are 60 minutes, and follow-up appointments are 20-30 minutes long but may be longer.

What should I wear to appointments?

We recommend bringing a pair of shorts and a sports bra to each appointment.