Osteopathy
What is
Osteopathy?
Osteopathy assesses and treats the body as a whole by integrating all the different systems of the body. Osteopathy is a manual therapy approach that, when combined with a comprehensive home exercise program helps the patient return to function as quickly as possible.
Osteopathy sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the patient.
Some common conditions treated by osteopaths include, but is not limited to:
- Neck pain (ie. torticollis, radiculopathy, migraines/headache)
- Shoulder pain (ie. frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury)
- Concussion and post-concussion symptoms
- Thoracic pain (ie. breathing dysfunction)
- Lower back pain (ie. mechanical restrictions, disc herniations, sciatica)
- Hip pain (ie. bursitis, osteoarthritis of the hip)
- Knee pain (ie. osteoarthritis, tendinitis, ligamentous injuries, patellofemoral syndrome)
- Foot and/or ankle pain (ie. achilles tendinitis, ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis)
Treatment includes, but is not limited to:
- Manual therapy
- Home exercise programs
- Patient education
- K-taping
At Motiva Santé, we put a heavy emphasis on using the most up-to-date evidence-based knowledge to help identify the cause of the problem and help treat the patient as a whole. Everybody is unique, so the rehabilitation plans are structured to meet the individual’s needs and return to function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many insurance companies cover osteopathy. It would be important to check with your insurance policy to see if this is the case for you.
No, a referral from a doctor is not needed to make an appointment and meet with an osteopath.
When working on the upper extremity, wearing a t-shirt or tank top is helpful. When working on the lower extremity, wearing shorts is preferable. Ultimately, we encourage patients to come dressed in whatever they can move in and that makes them feel comfortable!
Still wondering if we can help?
Give us a call at 514-819-1015 or email us for more information!
