Once your Osteopathic Manual Practitioner has assessed the whole body they will use a combination

of techniques such as joint articulation, myofascial release, visceral and cranial, as appropriate for each individual. The result is that the knee will have less stress placed upon it, allowing for healing and a decrease in pain, while also improving the functional biomechanics throughout the body which may improve that difficult digestion and decrease those headaches that seemed to have nothing to do with the knee pain.

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What can you expect on Your First Visit?

Your first visit usually consists of an interview to discuss any physical challenges you maybe having, range of motion assessment and  manual therapy that is consented upon by the patient. After the treatment, a review of findings a discussion of a treatment plan. Initial visits are 45 minutes long. During your appointment your Manual Osteopathic Practitioner will discuss with you a progress plan to help you back to wellness.​

 

What do I wear during an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Treatment?

​Please bring clothes you would normally exercise in to allow your body to move, and be moved freely.

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Are Osteopathic Manual Practitioner treatments covered by MSP or extended benefits and how much does it cost?​

Treatment with an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner is not covered by MSP. However more and more extended benefits companies will now cover Osteopathic Manual Practitioner treatments so please check with your Extended Benefits Insurance Provider for the specifics of your plan. The cost of treatment will vary slightly between practitioner so please check with the individual for their fees.​

 

How can Osteopathic Manual Practitioners play a role in health care in BC and whom can it help?​

Osteopathic Manual Therapy forms a very useful adjunct to health care options already on offer in British Columbia. Results with chronic pain scenarios, for just one example, happen more quickly than with most other approaches, proving to be less painful and less arduous for the patient - and are much more cost effective. Osteopathy is concerned with the restoration of the structure and function of the human body using 'hands-on' techniques, often referred to as Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy.

 

The following list is an example of the types of people, conditions and complaints that osteopathic practitioners see regularly, although the list is not exhaustive.

 

Types of patients:

• Adults

• Athletes

• Retirees

• Expectant and post-partum mothers

• Children

• Babies​

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General descriptions of pain:

• Disc - strain

• Hernia

• Prolapse

• Inflammation and swelling

• TendinitisTenosynovitis

• Muscle spasms, strains and pulls

• Ligament strains

• Joint - pain, swelling, clicking, locking

• Trapped nerves and nerve pain

• Arthritis, wear and tear, degeneration

• Bursitis

• Sharp pain

• Acute Chronic Hypermobility/Hypomobility

• Stiff, Tight, Achy, Tender or Numbness

• Burning/Tingling Pain

• Local or Referred Pain

• Pre and post surgical care

• Musculo-skeletal problems:Spinal stenosis, spondylosis, spondyloarthrosis, spondylolisthesisNeck (disc, muscle, ligament, joint)

• Headaches/Migraines

• Jaw/TMJ issues

• Thoracic (disc, muscle, ligament, joint)Rib (muscle, ligament, and joint)

• Floating rib impingement

• Thoracic outlet syndrome

• Chest pain (not cardiac)

• Frozen shoulder and impingement syndromes

• Rotator cuff and shoulder bursitis, tendinitis and muscle tears

• Acromio-clavicular pain

• Tennis and golfers elbow

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Trigger finger or thumb

• Wrist tendinitis

• Arthritic thumb

• Raynauds phenomenon

• Lumbar (disc, muscle, ligament, joint)

• Sacro-iliac (ligament, and joint)

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Sciatica

• Coccyx pain

• Hip bursitis, pain, and degeneration

• Hamstring, quadricep, calf muscle strains

• Iliotibial tract pain/tightness

• Groin pain/strains

• Knee degeneration and pain (meniscus, ligament, bursa, joint, muscle)

• Patella disorders

• Swollen ankles

• Shin splints / pain

• High or fallen arch problems

• Plantar fasciitis, pain on sole of foot or heel

• Achilles tendon pain

• Toe pain

• Foot pain

• Visceral problems *after pathology has been excluded

• Asthma and breathing problems

• Swallowing, indigestion, hiatus hernia

• Constipation

• Period pain

• High blood pressure

• Kidney and bladder disorders

• Pelvic floor, stress incontinence

• Ear-ache

• Dizziness

• Tinnitus

• Sinus pain

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