About Osteopathic Treatment
About Osteopathy
Osteopathy comes from the ancient Greek words Osteon and Pathos. Osteon means “structure of living matter,” and Pathos means “deep emotional feeling that a being wishes to express.” Greeks believed that if Pathos is not being expressed, then there is suffering. The practice of Osteopathy emphasizes the importance of the correct structure and mobility of the tissues in order to improve the function of the whole body.
Osteopathic Treatment
Osteopathic treatment uses manual diagnostic and therapeutic system and is based on the premise that the primary role of the therapist is to facilitate the body’s inherent ability to self-regulate and self-heal. It was founded by an American physician, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, in 1874. Since then, it has established itself as an integral part of health care in the US, Europe and Canada.
Osteopathic Philosophy
Osteopathic philosophy maintains that the structure and function of the body are interconnected: problems in one organ affect other organ systems. For this reason, Osteopaths assess and treat the body as a whole, recognizing even the smallest, localized deviations as obstacles to the healthy functioning of the entire body.
Osteopathic Treatment in Toronto
An Osteopath is a guide who is leading the patients towards their emotional, spiritual and physical balance. Osteopath identifies the causes of pain and imbalance in the body by assessing the position, mobility and vitality of the tissues. When an Osteopath treats a patient, there is always a dialog with the tissues: “Where are you? Where do you need to be? What prevents you from going there?”
The goal of osteopathic treatment, as Dr. Andrew Taylor Still has put it, is to: “Find it, fix it and leave it alone.” To this end, a traditional Osteopathic treatment combines the five main types of Osteopathic modalities:
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners Commonly Treat:
Osteopathy, renowned for its holistic approach to health and well-being, offers multifaceted solutions for various conditions, spanning from injury rehabilitation to pain management, stress reduction, and digestive health enhancement. At Annex Osteopathy, our comprehensive care extends to addressing headaches, jaw pain, back and neck tensions, and gastrointestinal discomfort, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With a focus on sports injury recovery, we specialize in aiding athletes with ligament strains, knee injuries, tennis elbow, and other sports-related ailments, empowering them to resume their cherished activities with renewed vigour. Our personalized treatments are designed to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and promote overall wellness, ensuring a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
- Headaches, including migraines and tension headaches
- Various pregnancy discomforts
- TMJ and face pain
- Back and neck pain
- Sport injuries
- Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
- Acute and chronic muscle aches and pains
- Digestive conditions such as IBS, heartburn and general indigestion
- Whiplash injuries associated with car accidents and sport injuries
- Infertility issues
- Arthritis, including pain associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis
- Allergies, including asthma, digestive sensitivities and intolerances
- Stress, depression, and chronic fatigue
- Sinusitis
- Tinnitus
What to expect on your first visit
During your initial visit, you’ll undergo a thorough evaluation and receive your first treatment. At Annex Osteopathy, we engage in conversations about your general well-being and specific discomforts, tailoring our approach accordingly. We assess your entire body, observing movements, conducting tests, and examining joints, ligaments, and tissues.
Our treatment strategy is individualized, considering factors such as the location, duration, and severity of discomfort, as well as your medical background and age. Techniques are carefully chosen to ease tension, encourage relaxation, and improve flexibility, all aimed at alleviating discomfort.
While it’s not mandatory to seek advice from your doctor before visiting Annex Osteopathy, we encourage open communication and collaboration with all healthcare professionals involved in your care and can provide appropriate referral if needed.
Call Annex Osteopathy today on (416) 550-0143 to book appointment.