Ostepoathy - faq

faq ostoepathy What can I expect when I visit an osteopath? When you visit Dominick for the first time a full case history will be taken and you will be given an examination. You will normally be asked to remove some of your clothing and to perform a simple series of movements. He will then use a highly developed sense of touch, called palpation, and muscle testing, called Applied Kinesiology (AK) to identify any points of weakness or excessive strain throughout the body. He may need additional investigations such as x-ray or blood tests. This will allow a full diagnosis and suitable treatment plan to be developed for you. Top

How many treatments will I need? Osteopathy is patient centered, which means treatment is geared to you as an individual. For some acute pain patients one or two treatments may be all that is necessary, while others such as slipped disc can be between 6 and 10 visits. Dominick will give you an indication after your first visit of how many treatments will be necessary. Top

Do I need a referral from my physician? A formal referral from your GP is not necessary; the majority of osteopathic patients self-refer. However some insurance providers do require a referral so make sure to check with them. Top

How does osteopathy work? Osteopaths work with their hands using a wide variety of treatment techniques which allow the body to return to efficient normal function. These may include soft tissue techniques, rhythmic passive joint mobilisation or the high velocity thrust techniques designed to improve mobility and the range of movement of a joint. Gentle release techniques can also be used, particularly when treating children or elderly patients. Top

How can I be sure I am in safe hands when visiting an osteopath? At present osteopathy is not a government regulated profession in Ontario. The Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, seeks to promote the profession and is working with the Ontario government to have it regulated under law. Top

What acute conditions can osteopathy help? Jaw problems, Lower back pain, Ligament strains and tears, Muscular strains and tears, Neck pain, Repetitive strain injuries, Sciatica, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries, Tendonitis, Trapped nerves, Whiplash and many more. Top

Can an osteopath help with chronic problems? Yes, an osteopath can treat people with chronic problems, but just massaging and manipulating joints and muscles is not enough to ensure long term relief; in fact over-manipulating someone's joints can cause long term damage. The answer is to look at the cause rather than the symptoms of chronic aches and pains. Aches and pains are your body's way of telling you that it is in distress, similar to a hazard light flashing on your car's dash board. Your body's defence mechanism or immune system is overloaded with stresses which can be put into the following categories: Physical, Physiological, and Emotional Stresses. By identifying and lessening or removing the main stresses on your body , and strengthening your immune system you can be well along the way to achieving long term relief from your symptoms.

When developing a longer term treatment plan Dominick may include different elements of Bach Flower Therapy, Homeopathy, Lifestyle Advice, Massage, NAET Allergy Testing and Treatment, Naturopathy, Nutritional Therapy, and Osteopathy. Top

What chronic pain conditions can an osteopath help? Arthritic joints, Back pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Frozen Shoulder, Headaches, Lumbago, Migraines, Neck pain, Post operative chronic pain, Repetitive strain syndrome, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Tennis and golfers elbow and many more. Top