Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

A manual approach, non invasive and drug free, based on the fact that every mechanical disturbance of the body (alteration of the mobility of the bones or viscera) leads to consequences for its general functioning. The manipulation of the body by the practitioner favours self-cure. 

What does Osteopathy treat?

Osteopathy can benefit most types of aches, pains and strains in people of all ages:

• Osteopathy and Newborns: Flat head syndrome, Sleep disorder, Colic pain, Chronic otitis, Congenital torticollis. Reflux
• Osteopathy and Teenagers: Back pain, Micro-traumatic lesions, Focusing issues, Sleep disorder, Chronic otitis, sinusitis, Colic pain, Coccydynia, Stress, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Neck pain, Jaw pain, Headaches/Migraines, Digestion issues, Urological issues, Sciatica, Heart burn, Whiplash injury, Scar tissuework, Post-surgery recovery, Premenstrual syndrome, Premenstrual syndrome, Difficulties to breath
• Osteopathy and Pregnancy: Infertility, Headaches, Back pain, Sciatica, Heavy legs. Heart burn, Carpal tunel syndrome, Preparation for delivery, Post-partum check up, Plantar fasciitis, Difficulties to breath, Coccydynia, Rib pain
• Osteopathy and Atheletes: Preparation, Recovery, Trauma, microtrauma, Sprains, Tendinosis, Nevralgia, Muscle pain/stiffness, Tears, Chronic pain
• Osteopathy and The elderly: Reduce symptoms from known disease, Joint, Muscle pain, Chronic pain, Digestion disorder, Urological issues, Difficulties to sleep

Osteopathy at CarePlus

• Osteopathic physician
  • Our Osteopathic physicians are foreign experts with international diploma in Osteopathy 
  • Use a wide range of manual therapy techniques
  • Listen carefully your symptoms, Explain clearly, Respect patient privacy, Propose a treatment plan to meet the needs of each patient 
• Consulation process
  • The consultation is 45-60min
  • The osteopathic physician will discuss the patient’s health problems, listen, and take case notes
    • to exclude a pathology
    • to help diagnosing the cause of the functional trouble: trauma. lyfestyle, posture, know pathology. previous injury / surgery
  • Assessment of the whole body using skilled palpation to find mobility losses which correspond with the symptoms
  • The patient may need to remove some clothing to carry out the diagnosis. Patient privacy should be res- pected during this process
  • The osteopathic physician will propose a treatment plan to meet the patient’s needs
  • Manual treatment using different gentle technics :
    • Manipulation
    • Mobilisations
    • Myofascial 
    • Visceral 
    • Craniosacral
  • Treatment aims to positively affect the body’s nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems in order to restore the mobility and function to the affected structure
  • Osteopathy emphasizes self-healing, so an osteopathic physician may also advise dietary changes, home exercise programs, and lifestyle adjustments
  • The manipulation and hands-on work are gentle, but due to the physical work being carried out, a patient of osteopathy may feel sore for the first 24 to 48 hour
  • Treatment plan
    • 1 week minimum between 2 consultations
    • Most of the time 2 or 3 consultations
    • Follow-up can be longer for chronic trouble
  • This will include the number of sessions likely to be needed, although this number may change depen- ding on the patient’s response to treatment
  • No drug prescription