OSTEOPATHY WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE ?

Osteopaths, Chiropractors & Physiotherapists all treat the same conditions. However, as Osteopaths we differ in the way we assess your condition as well as in the way we treat your symptoms.

Osteopathy - The Facts...........

•  OSTEOPATHS restore your body’s normal balance and function. As part of your treatment programme, we encourage you to manage your symptoms using exercise, relaxation & rehabilitation programmes that are designed specifically for you.

• OSTEOPATHS use hands on techniques to relieve your pain & avoid the use of electro- therapeutic machines. Treatment is gentle, relaxing and effective leading to long lasting pain relief.

• OSTEOPATHS spend the entire duration of a treatment with you and do not leave you to complete exercises or programmes alone. The time we spend with you is used to gain a deep understanding of your symptoms and to assess the best way to help you.

• OSTEOPATHS do not support over treatment or excessive use of manipulation to treat your joint & muscle pain.

• OSTEOPATHS are primary health care practitioners. No referral is necessary to see an Osteopath.

• OSTEOPATHS successfully treat patients with conditions that have not responded to other therapies.

• OSTEOPATHS treat new patients for up to 1 hour. Subsequent treatments last up to 30 minutes.

• OSTEOPATHS use x-rays like medical doctors to diagnose possible fractures, bone pathology and disease. You do not require an x-ray in order to be treated by an osteopath unless we feel your symptoms indicate this type of investigation.

• OSTEOPATHS train for 5 years at University. In order to practise, osteopaths must be registered under the Osteopaths Registration Board of Victoria.

• OSTEOPATHIC treatment is covered by most private health funds under their extras cover.

• OSTEOPATHY originated from the field of Medicine in the United States. Australian OSTEOPATHS celebrate 100 years of care and treatment in 2008.

SPECIALISED OSTEOPATHY PRACTISED AT OHG

SPORTS OSTEO
A broader & more comprehensive approach, for optimum physical performance, injury prevention & sports injury treatment. Osteopathic Biomechanical Analysis can identify biomechanical stresses which may contribute to injury. As well as Osteopathy, we also offer Acupuncture & Biopuncture for fast pain relief and early return to sport.

SPINAL OSTEOPATHY
Gently restores balance between all your body’s tissues including spine, muscles, ligaments and joints. Factors that cause and continue to aggravate a condition are identified and tailored advice is given. Our Osteopaths always treat you as an individual. In addition to treatment we provide you with a
management plan including advice on exercises, diet, posture and lifestyle.

The following links will take you to the pages detailing:

The Osteopathic Consultation & Treatment

Training to be an Osteopath