Osteopath Montmorency
Osteopathy, established in 1892, is a non-invasive, drug-free and holistic method. The holistic nature of Osteopathy makes it a unique way of coming to a diagnosis and providing treatment via massage, stretching, manipulation, muscle energy techniques (MET) and exercise prescription. Our Osteopaths near Montmorency take pride in restoring the body to its optimal function.
Osteopathic treatment offers many common benefits: reduced pain, lower muscle tension and improved mobility. It also improves patient education.
Our Osteopaths near Montmorency take a holistic approach and can help improve your pain, function, and prevent future illness and injuries.
What To Expect During Your Osteopathy Consultation
A typical appointment for osteopathy lasts between 45 minutes and an hour. Our Osteopaths will take your history and review your scan results to provide you with a treatment and management plan that will achieve your goals. The patient-centred approach emphasises a personalised, evidence-based treatment which will make you feel better and get you moving faster.
A consultation will usually follow;
- A thorough physical and verbal examination.
- Discussion, explanation and questions about the diagnosis and contributing factors
- Choices for further management, goals and expectations
- According to the diagnosis, manual therapies, electrotherapy, heat treatment, and exercise prescription are available forms of treatment.
- Exercise therapy: strength exercises, balance and clinical Pilates
- Get advice on how to manage your home and improve your health.
What do our Osteopaths treat?
Patients from Montmorency can be helped by our Osteopaths who are capable of diagnosing, treating and providing treatment for many conditions.
- Ankle pain
- Sports Injuries- muscle strains and tears, ligament sprains
- Postural compensations
- Pregnancy care- including Pre and Post Natal Care
What techniques do Osteopaths use?
- Deep tissue massage
- Joint mobilisation and articulation
- Stretching/ Muscle Energy Techniques
- HVLA (Manipulation)
- Electrotherapy
We welcome private health insurance, Medicare, Workcover and TAC patients.
What are the Key Benefits from Osteopathy?
- Osteopathy can improve your overall health, and well-being.
- Osteopathy can relieve pain and discomfort from a variety of conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and arthritis.
- Osteopathy can also help to improve your flexibility and mobility, as well as aiding in the rehabilitation following an injury.
- Osteopathy can be used for any age, including babies and the elderly.
- Osteopaths are skilled and trained professionals who use a variety techniques to treat their patients. This means that each treatment is tailored specifically to the individual, providing them with the best possible care.
Our Osteopaths Can Help You
Excel Body & Health provide osteopathic care to patients across the Northern suburbs of Melbourne from our local clinic in Rosanna.
We welcome patients from Montmorency and aim to provide you with the best possible treatment and care.
We also provide physiotherapy, podiatry, pilates, shockwave therapy & dry needling services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that can treat a range of disorders, including but not limited to: joint pain, neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, headaches, and muscle tension.
Osteopaths use a variety of techniques to assess and treat their patients, including massage, joint mobilization/manipulation, and cranial sacral therapy. Osteopathy is a safe and effective form of treatment for many common disorders and can be used as an alternative or complementary treatment to other forms of medicine.
An osteopath is a healthcare professional who uses manual techniques to diagnose, treat and prevent illness or injury. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body has the ability to heal itself and that treatment should focus on restoring the normal function and stability of the joints to help the body heal it.
Osteopaths use a range of manual techniques including massage, stretching and joint manipulation to relieve pain, improve mobility and promote healing. Osteopathy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions such as back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, joint pain and headaches. It can also be used to help people recover from sports injuries, childbirth and other medical procedures.
The main difference between chiropractors and osteopaths is that chiropractors focus exclusively on the spine, while osteopaths treat the entire body.
Osteopaths use a combination of manual manipulation, massage, and stretching to relieve pain and tension, improve joint mobility, and encourage the body’s natural healing processes. Chiropractors also use manual manipulation to adjust the spine and relieve pain, but they may also use other treatments such as electrical stimulation or ultrasound therapy.
Both chiropractors and osteopaths can be very effective in treating back pain, neck pain, headaches, and other common musculoskeletal problems.
An osteopath is trained in the use of manual therapy to restore the normal function and stability of the joints. This helps to improve joint mobility, muscle tone, and blood supply. Osteopathy can also help to reduce inflammation and pain.
Osteopathy is a system of medicine that emphasises the body’s ability to heal itself. Osteopaths use a variety of techniques to release tension, improve how your body moves, and help get your body back to its natural state of health.
Most people who see an osteopath for back pain find that they start to feel better within a few weeks. However, some people may need treatment for several months before they start to feel better. Osteopathy can be used on its own or in combination with other treatments, such as medication or physiotherapy.
