Osteopathic manual therapy focuses on the patient and the principle that the body structures and functions are interrelated. And when there is a balance within these systems, patients can reduce stress and dysfunction.

What Does Osteopathic Manual Therapy Involve

Osteopathic manual therapy usually incorporate stretching exercises and other techniques, such as massage. Your Osteopathic Manual Practitioner will customize a treatment plan depending on your healthcare needs.

Manual therapy is a crucial part of the treatment process. Osteopathic manual practitioner use their hands and a high developed sense of touch called skilled palpation to examine the health of the spine, organs and soft tissues (muscles, fascia and ligaments). Affected joints will be treated with gentle manipulation to improve alignment and range of movement. You will also be provided rehabilitative advice which you can apply to your daily routine.

What to Expect During Your First Appointment

During your first meeting with your osteopathic manual practitioner, you will be asked about symptoms you are experiencing. Share details about your health-related problems and any type of treatment and medications you used to address them. The information you provide is held in confidentiality.

Your osteopathic manual practitioner may also request that you perform simple movements, such as walking, should they deem a condition is related to specific areas of your body. You may also be asked to remove items of clothing so that the affected area of your body can be properly examined. Because of this, it helps to bring a pair of shorts and a t-shirt or tank top to your appointment.

Your osteopathic manual practitioner will conduct a further assessment of the affected area to identify issues and possible treatments. It’s highly likely they will also recommend particular exercises you can perform at home to help ease your condition.

The duration of your first appointment may vary as your osteopathic manual practitioner deems necessary. Your osteopathic manual practitioner may also refer you to another therapist at One to One Wellness or an outside specialist, depending on their findings.

Conditions that Osteopathic Manual Therapy Can Help Treat

Osteopathic manual therapy patients can range from babies to elderly people. Here are common conditions osteopathic manual therapy can be used for.

• Muscle pain, especially back and neck problems
• Sports injuries
• Spine alignment and positioning issues
• Arthritis
• Joint pain, examples are hip and shoulder joint pain
• Recovery from head trauma and concussions

Benefits

Osteopathic manual therapy look into your body as a whole. They can be beneficial for many reasons:

• Address underlying causes of pain
• Minimize joint pain and stiffness
• Improve range of movement
• Treat spinal issues
• Improve posture
• Minimize muscle tension
• Ease headaches
• Reduce stress
• Treat trauma brought about by accidents
• Help pregnant women adjust to hormonal changes
• Encourage blood circulation

Overall, osteopathic manual therapy, as a treatment, can also be very relaxing. Your stress levels are reduced and body efficiency is improved.

Finding an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner in Halifax

Osteopathic manual practitioners are complementary healthcare practitioners. Generally, a Postgraduate degree is required to practice osteopathic manual therapy. Further requirements may differ per location.

Here at One to One Wellness in Halifax, we also offer osteopathic manual therapy to our patients. Patients of all ages are welcome to come in for an assessment.

Whether you are curious as to how osteopathic manual therapy can help you or are unsure what the problem is, our osteopathic manual practitioner and the rest of our team can accommodate you.

Call us today at (902) 425-3775 or make an appointment online to get started with your booking.

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