Unlock the power of manual medicine with osteopathy – the art of utilizing hands to address physical restrictions, limitations, and lesions resulting from accidents, traumas, and repetitive injuries.
Osteopathy takes a holistic approach, addressing the body as a whole to restore alignment and balance and enhance overall health.
Osteopathy relies on manual techniques, avoiding medication, making it a gentle yet effective option for pain relief and improving mobility.
Osteopathic treatments are tailored to individual needs, considering lifestyle and health history for a patient-centered approach.
Osteopathy, an Alternative Medicine and a holistic health approach established in the late 19th century, centers on the intricate relationship between the body’s structure and function to promote overall well-being. Osteopaths employ manual techniques like gentle pressure, stretching, and joint mobilization to address musculoskeletal and soft tissue issues and enhance the body’s inherent self-healing capacities.
This discipline recognizes the interconnected nature of the body, understanding that disruptions in one area can impact the entire system. Sought for its patient-centered and integrative approach, osteopathy aims to restore balance and optimize health by addressing root causes of dysfunction.
Osteopathy alleviates pain, enhances mobility, and adopts a holistic approach to health through hands-on techniques, promoting overall well-being.
Osteopathy is effective in relieving musculoskeletal pain, including back pain, neck pain, joint discomfort and also visceral pain such as heartburn, reflux, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea. Osteopathic practitioners use hands-on techniques to manipulate and mobilize the muscles, joints, and spine, promoting pain reduction and improved mobility.
Osteopathic treatments aim to enhance the range of motion in joints and muscles. Through various manual mobilization and muscle energy techniques, osteopathy can help restore flexibility and movement, making it beneficial for individuals with stiffness or restricted mobility.
Osteopathic techniques, such as soft tissue techniques and joint mobilization, can contribute to improved blood flow. This enhanced circulation promotes better oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues and organs, supporting overall health and healing.
Osteopathy considers the interconnectedness of the body, and practitioners often address tension and stress-related issues. By Cranial therapy and soft tissue techniques, osteopathy can help alleviate stress, contributing to a sense of well-being and helping with stress induced diseases such as tension headache and migraine.
Osteopathic treatments often include addressing and correcting postural imbalances. This is particularly beneficial for individuals who spend long hours sitting or have poor posture, as osteopathy aims to realign the body and improve overall structural support.
Osteopathy takes a holistic approach to health, considering the interconnectedness of the body's systems. It can complement traditional medical approaches by addressing not only symptoms but also underlying causes, promoting a more comprehensive approach to healthcare.
Enhances lung health with improved musculoskeletal function and refined respiratory mechanics.
Promotes digestive health by enhancing organ function and supporting optimal digestion, fostering overall gastrointestinal well-being.
Enhances lymphatic health through improved fluid circulation, muscular support, and drainage for a stronger immune system and overall well-being.
Optimizes neural pathways and musculoskeletal alignment for improved organ innervation and overall functional well-being.
Specializes in optimizing the musculoskeletal system by maintaining its alignment through hands-on techniques for overall well-being.
Promotes gynecological well-being by addressing pelvic imbalances, optimizing organ function, and supporting hormonal balance.
As a certified manual osteopath, Fahimeh Qaranful is recognized by prestigious organizations such as the Alliance Canadienne Medecine Alternative (ACMA), Society of Osteopaths of Canada (SOC) and the American College Of Physical Medicine (ACOPM). Specializing in chronic pain management, she is a valued member of the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC).
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During the initial manual Osteopathy assessment, the practitioner performs a general examination based on the related malfunction to find the restricted area. A treatment plan tailored to individual problem will be designed. The manual Osteopathy techniques consist of osteo- articular mobilization, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercise.
In order to reach to more effective treatment, it is better to have access to the full range of motion. It is suggested to wear comfortable or sport cloths for a manual osteopathic treatment.
No, unless it is required by your insurance company for reimbursement purposes, you don't need a prescription to seek manual osteopathy therapy.
The time varies depending on the manual osteopath’s decision. The average treatment period tends to be around 45 minutes. However, the first session usually takes longer, due to the extra time required for taking history and complete physical examination. The number of treatments will depend on the individual situation and the progress of the treatment.
Most of the insurance companies reimburse the Osteopathy treatment performed by a licensed Manual Osteopath.
Please keep in mind that there are different insurance plans and the amount of reimbursement is based on the plan agreement between you and your insurance company.
Manual osteopathic therapists work not only with the spine and joints and muscles, but also with soft tissues, organs, fascias and fluids as well. they assess your problem holistically and help to remove restrictions on the way of blood circulation and Nervous system by realignment to normal body structure. Physiotherapists and chiropractors tend to focus more on the muscles, joints and skeletal system.
Manual Osteopathy is very gentle and is suitable for all ages. It may be commenced from birth throughout one’s entire life for preventive measure.
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