Osteopathic Treatment Techniques

Integrative Manual Therapy

Soft Tissue Manipulation

Soft-tissue techniques consist of all osteopathic treatment techniques that focus on all body tissue other than the bones. Soft tissues in the body include muscles, tendons and ligaments. Although traditional massage may seem similar to soft tissue osteopathic techniques, they are different. Traditional massage mainly focused on muscles. It involves the use of broad movements. On the other hand, osteopathic techniques are more targeted. The techniques work other tissues other than muscles.

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Scar Tissue Release

Visceral Osteopathy Techniques

Visceral manipulation (aka visceral osteopathy) is a hands-on technique that focuses on your organs. The main area of focus is typically your abdomen. The goal is to relieve tension, improve connective tissue mobility, and encourage better digestive function.

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Neurological Osteopathic Techniques

The nervous system has an influence on the cardiovascular, visceral, bronchial, and glandular tissues of the body, and osteopathic treatment techniques aim to improve symptoms of malfunction in these tissues by treating the root neurological causes. The treatment of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is an important focus of osteopathy treatment as it is involved in the regulation of the homoeostasis of the body functions, (e.g. cardiovascular system, blood pressure, temperature) Imbalances between the sympathetic and parasympathetic over a longer period of time can lead to various symptoms in the body.
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Osteoarticular Technique

Osteoarticular Techniques are gentle joint mobilizations that use low-velocity, moderate-to-high amplitude, rhythmic movements to improve mobility and relieve pain. These techniques involve carefully moving a joint through its restrictive barrier—the point where motion first becomes limited -- by repeatedly and smoothly engaging the joint’s natural springing motion. Osteoarticular techniques help restore range of motion, reduce muscle tension and nerve irritation, improve circulation, promote tissue healing, and support overall musculoskeletal balance and function.
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Chiropractic Adjustments

Cranial Sacral Osteopathy

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.

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Reflexology

Lymphatic Techniques

The lymphatic system can easily be overlooked, but it has a drastic impact on the immune system. The spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, lymph channels, adenoids, tonsils, and thymus make up the lymphatic system. This mesh of tissues and organs exports toxins, waste, and unnecessary materials via lymph fluid out of the body. Osteopathic manipulative treatment is used to treat somatic dysfunctions and improve immunity, tissue drainage, and circulation.

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