Manual Osteopathy Edmonton
Manual Osteopathic Treatment at River Stone is a form of hands-on manual treatment that is used to eliminate or alleviate somatic (bodily) dysfunctions. These dysfunctions may involve skeletal, joint and myofascial structures as well as the related vascular, lymphatic and neural elements. Stretching, resistance, and gentle pressure work together to promote healing, reduce tension, recover from surgery, lower stress levels, increase mobility, and decrease inflammation. There are three main components of manual osteopathy: musculoskeletal osteoarticulations, visceral and craniosacral.
Manual Osteopathy can help with issues such as:
Your Manual Osteopathic Therapist will use several techniques to achieve results, such as joint articulation and range of motion, counter strain, resistance motion, neurovascular support, myofascial release and soft tissue manipulation.
Visceral Osteopathy
Visceral Osteopathy at River Stone is a highly therapeutic and specialized treatment. The aim is to treat functional and structural imbalances including vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic dysfunction. If you have or have had any of the following conditions, you may benefit from Visceral Osteopathy:
Osteoarticulation Osteopathy
Musculoskeletal osteoarticulations is an aspect of Manual Osteopathy that works with joints, muscles, nerves, mobilizations and alignment. Gentle manipulation is used to realign the pelvis, back and neck, and mobilizations may be used to help with increasing range of motion, reducing adhesions, relieving inflammation and calming pain. Osteoarticulation Osteopathy can be helpful for a variety of problems, including:
Craniosacral Osteopathy
Craniosacral Osteopathy is a technique of assessing the synarthrodial joints of the skull and applying pressure to affect changes in the cranial membranes, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and the entire nervous system. Manipulation is also used to balance the flow of CSF and realign and release the neck, back, sacrum and coccyx. The following conditions may be improved by Craniosacral Osteopathy: