Alinear Osteopathy

There are numerous Osteopathic modalities utilized during treatment. A manual osteopathic practitioner is trained in many techniques to treat pain and dysfunction including:

• Visceral manipulation can help address issues of the pelvic region relating to digestion by enhancing the inherent mobility and motility of an organ and by addressing secondary issues resulting from injury. Direct trauma can lead to displacement of organ position. Referred pain can occur from 2 areas being innervated by one nerve pathway. An example could be damage or spasm of deep internal organs which produce sensations of pain on the skin’s surface such as a Gallbladder attack triggering discomfort in the upper back region- an area unrelated to the organ itself. Visceral manipulation also may have an influence of the emotional state of the entire body
• Cranial osteopathy involves gently manipulating the bones and connective tissues of the brain and cranium, easing restrictions, normalizing fluid flow and supporting fascial continuity from skull to sacrum
• Manual osteopathy can directly address the joints, ligaments and tendons which contribute to improved mobility, range of motion issues and decreased nerve pain
• Myofascial release provides slow, sustained pressure to soft tissue such as fascia to elongate and return to its normal state, freeing up restrictions and relieving pressure, restricted motion, tingling and numbness.  Fascia binds the muscles, ligaments to underlying structures such as blood vessels, and nerves. Like a pull in a sweater, ongoing strain can tighten fascia; despite not showing up on common diagnostic tests, these restrictions can stiffen joints and contribute to restricted motion, numbness, tingling, and pain.
• Muscle energy techniques can help to improve flexibility, strength and reduce injury
• Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is viewed as a powerful way of aligning with health. Craniosacral therapy taps into the bodies self healing capacity and recognizes that the body always orients towards health, to the best of its ability. This is a very gentle therapy which brings about natural adjustments from within the body’s own resources. This therapy is both simple and profound as the practitioner (and client) tunes into the subtle movements within the body’s fluid and tissue fields. The practitioner, in a state of spaciousness and neutrality, allows space for the clients body fluids and tissues to express and reorganize towards stillness – which is seen as a deeply healing state.

In addition, the entire skeletal frame, connective tissues, muscles and ligaments need to be in proper alignment to best support the underlying tissues including circulation, the nervous system and lymphatic system as well as facilitate optimal respiration and digestion.

Osteopathy can assist you with:

• Generalized muscle & joint pain
• Acute & chronic backache
• Rheumatic pain & Arthritis
• Muscle spasm
• Tension & inability to relax
• Temporo mandibular joint disorders (TMJD), teeth grinding
• Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. tennis elbow)
• Spinal alignment issues, including those due to poor posture
• Sciatica
• Restoring range of motion in the joints
• Promotes proper alignment & full mobility of tissues
• Headache arising from the neck
• Migraine prevention
• Circulatory problems
• Digestive problems
• Techniques directed to reinforcing & maintaining vitality, energy & improving quality of life

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