Osteopathy
About Osteopathy
“Osteopathy is the knowledge of the structure, relation and function of each part of the human body applied to the correction of whatever interferes with its harmonious operation.” – George V. Webster, D.O., 1921
Osteopathic manual practitioners use their palpatory skill to seek out areas of the body that are restricted (not moving normally) or constricted (strangled or squeezed).
Osteopathic manual practitioners seek to identify and then gently ease the restrictions or constrictions so the body can function normally again.
Manual osteopathy is based on 4 basic principles:
1
Each structure in the body supports the body’s functions. If a structure is damaged, out of place, or otherwise not working properly, the body will not function at its best.
2
The natural flow of the body’s fluids – lymphatic, vascular, and neurological – must be preserved and maintained.
3
The human body is the sum of its parts. Its physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive systems don’t work independently -they work in harmony.
4
When the body has no restrictions, it has the inherent ability to heal itself.
Our Osteopathic Manual Practitioners
Conditions Treated:
Systemic Problems
- Neurological syndromes
- Digestive disorders
- Genitourinary problems
- Chronic infectious disease
- Circulatory problems
Children's Ailments
- Colic
- Spitting up
- Sucking difficulty
- Delayed development
- Birth trauma
- Otitis media
Pregnancy Discomfort
- Back Pain
- Digestive upset
- Edema and swelling
Respiratory Ailments
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pleurisy
- Allergies
Reoccurring Pain
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Headaches and migraines
- Jaw pain and TMJ syndromes
- Pain resulting from motor vehicle accidents
- Pain resulting from over-use and sports injuries
Ear, Nose & Throat
Ears plugged, TMJ clicks. restrictions when swallowing? Osteopathy could unlock restrctions which might be influencing those functions. Addressing cranial restrctions, fascial tightness and general mobility can be helpful to alleviate those symptoms
Plan For Your Visit
Clothing
Wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing such as a t-shirt and shorts, or sweat pants.
Questions
There is no such thing as a bad question, so come prepared with anything you may be unsure of.
Hydration
Drink water before and after your appointment to keep hydrated.
We’re Here Whenever You Need Us
Tel: 905-475-0484
Fax: 905-475-8799
Open Hours
Mon – Thurs: 8AM – 7PM
Fri – Sat: 8AM – 3PM
Address
445 Apple Creek Blvd #103
Markham, ON L3R 9X7
