About
Osteopathy is an AHPRA recognised system of manual therapies that recognise the important link between the body’s structure and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on how a person’s joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissues and organ systems interact and function as a holistic unit.
Osteopathy uses a range of hands-on approaches, including soft tissue work, joint mobilisation and manipulation approaches, various stretching, myofascial techniques and visceral and indirect treatment. Alongside dry needling, sports taping, exercise and postural advice and ergonomic instruction.
By incorporating a holistic approach of diagnosis and treatment, osteopathy addresses your pain, movement restriction and dysfunction in your body that are associated with your complaint.
Your first consultation
Your osteopath will ask questions about;
- your problem and symptoms
- your previous and current health history
Your osteopath will conduct a full osteopathic assessment involving;
- diagnostic, orthopaedic or neurological tests, postural assessments, movement and functional assessments.
- please bring any relevant xrays or scans you have with you.
Your osteopath will provide treatment following the principles and techniques mentioned above.
Osteopathy embraces a holistic approach treatment, ensuring that your practitioner considers not just the area of discomfort but also other parts of your body. This comprehensive perspective allows for a deeper understanding of how various systems interact, promoting overall well-being. Addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes, osteopathy aims to restore balance and enhance body's natural ability to heal.
Quick note
Osteopathy is for everyone, however Taylah isn't seeing kids under three at the moment. But she can definitely recommend some local osteopaths who can help! If you any questions, feel free to reach out!
