Initial Osteopathic Intake & Treatment
Description
Initial assessment and evaluation. Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that assesses and treats restrictions in the body using various styles of treatment. The Osteopath focuses on the body as a whole seeking the root cause of pain and dysfunction, rather than focusing on one body system alone. Osteopathic treatments can assist with the following: Increases range of motion in the joints Reduces pain and stiffness in joints Qualitatively and gently treats spinal problems resulting from poor posture or spinal disk injuries Relieves chronic pain through non-invasive treatment Decreases joint stress Reduces tension in the body Relieves tension headaches and migraine headaches Treats trauma from accidents, sports injuries, and motor vehicle injuries Increases circulation *The initial visit also includes Osteopathic manual techniques depending on the nature of the issue.
