MANUAL OSTEOPATHY
Looking for Osteopathy in Etobicoke?
Step into the world of gentle, full-body bliss with Manual Osteopathy, a unique hands-on treatment designed to identify and address imbalances, misalignments, motion restrictions, and compensation patterns throughout the body.
To optimize blood & nerve flow and promote proper bodily function & healing, our skilled Osteopath utilizes techniques such as:
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Myofascial Release
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Muscular Energy Techniques
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Gentle Joint Mobilizations
Osteo vs. Massage
Osteo - fully clothed, more holistic approach, treats soft tissue as well as muscle activations, joint mobilizations, AROM, active & passive tx Massage - uses lotion and has more skin contact, more focus on soft tissue, passive treatment
Osteo vs. Chiropractor
Osteopathy embraces gentle joint mobilizations and soft tissue work throughout the entire body, while Chiropractic care, often centers on spine-focused movements with “high velocity low amplitude” thrusts.
Osteo vs. Physio
Osteopathy uses a more holistic approach, with main focus on manual therapy using variety of techniques & positions, relaxing to nervous system Physiotherapy - focus on specific joint movement, activation, strength, sport conditioning, localized manual techniques
