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Osteopathic treatment concentrates on the relationship between the structure of the body - the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues - and the way the body moves and functions.

Particular attention is paid to the spine, as it is the main channel for transmitting nerve signals from the brain to the organs

To an osteopath, the body functions as a complete, working system. So any problems that affect the body structure will upset the balance of our general health. For this reason, an osteopath will not want to simply ease a specific problem, such as a pain in the neck. The osteopath will also want to know what is causing that pain. It could be anything from physical injury to mental anxiety.

Hands-on

OSTEOPATHY is a hands-on therapy. Through touch, massage, manipulation and stretching techniques, an osteopath can diagnose and treat people with physical and emotional problems.

Since osteopaths are concerned with the structural integrity of the whole person, there are no formally recognized specialties. However, some practitioners develop their expertise in specific fields, such as the treatment of children, elderly, sports injuries or pregnancy-related problems.

Similarly, some osteopaths choose to concentrate on certain methods, such as cranial technique, which focuses on the patient's breathing and nervous system, concentrating on diagnosing and correcting imbalances through gentle manipulation of the skull.

Other practitioners specialize in visceral techniques, in which the organs are manipulated by massaging the abdomen or working on the nerve centers along the spine. This form of osteopathy can improve the position of an organ, break down adhesions, ease congested tissue and improve muscle function.
and other parts of the body.
What is Osteopathy?
HEALTH SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
TOG GAIT SCAN
Computerized Gait analysis from The Orthotic Group (TOG) for custom-made prescription orthotic insoles.

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Scoliosis screening with the Spinal Analysis Machine (SAM)
SAM is used to check for left / right imbalance, unequal leg lengths ,scoliosis (left / right curvature of the spine) and lordosis (front / back curvature of the spine)
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?

Osteopathy is a form of manipulation therapy, or manual therapy.

An osteopath works only with his / her hands, using a range of techniques, pressure, stretching, manipulation, etc. to correct imbalances in the body's musculoskeletal structure.

By restoring the body to balance, an osteopath is able to provide immediate and long term pain relief.

Osteopathy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for a wide range of aches and pain, including:

Headache & migraine
Stiff neck
Whiplash injuries
"Frozen" or stiff shoulders
Trapped nerve
Arm pain
Tennis elbow
Wrist and hand pain
Lower back pain
Back pain during pregnancy
Slipped disc
Hip, thigh and knee problems
Calf, shin, ankle, foot pain
Sciatica
Scoliosis or spinal curvature
Arthritis pain / stiffness
Sports injuries.

As body functions are related to the musculoskeletal structure, an osteopath is also able to correct functional disorders such as:

In the US, UK, Australia and many European countries, osteopaths are mainstream healthcare practitioners, Osteopathic healthcare qualifies for insurance reimbursement in most countries, including Singapore. Osteopathic treatment is gentle, painless and safe. Throughout the history of osteopathy, ever since it was founded by Dr Andrew Taylor Still in 1872, there has never been any known case of death or serious injury resulting from osteopathic treatment.

For acute conditions, one or two treatments will usually provide relief. For chronic conditions, you may need regular treatments over a period of time. Osteopathy and chiropractic share a common philosophy about the importance of the spine. Osteopaths use a wider range of manipulation techniques than chiropractors.
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