Oakville Osteopathy

Specific osteopathic techniques may include:

• Myofascial Release: A technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the myofascial connective tissue to eliminate pain and restore motion.
• Fascial Unwinding: A gentle technique that allows the body’s fascia to ‘unwind’ itself and release stored tension.
• Myotensive Techniques & Still Techniques: These involve applying pressure to muscles while moving a joint in specific directions, aiming to relax the muscles and enhance mobility.
• Exaggeration Techniques: The practitioner exaggerates the body’s distorted positions to facilitate the body’s self-correcting mechanisms.
• Cranial Techniques: These techniques focus on the subtle movements of the skull and their influence on the cerebrospinal fluid and overall health.
• Visceral and Neural Mobilization: Techniques focused on the organs and nerves to improve physiological function and promote health.
• Lymphatic and Visceral Pump Techniques: Methods to stimulate the lymphatic system and enhance the body’s natural detoxification process.
• Shockwave, Ultrasound, IFC, Stims: These are various machine-aided techniques like shockwave therapy, ultrasound therapy, Interferential Current Therapy (IFC), and electrical stimulation (Stims), used for pain relief, muscle stimulation, and improving circulation.

This comprehensive approach allows osteopaths to treat various conditions effectively, enhancing the patient’s overall well-being.