Osteopath Montmorency
Osteopathy, established in 1892, is a non-invasive, drug-free and holistic method. Osteopathy is a holistic method of diagnosing and treating patients. It uses massage, stretching, manipulation and muscle energy techniques (MET). Our Osteopaths near Montmorency pride themselves on restoring optimal physical function and reducing body imbalances through their treatment alone or with an adjunct referral to our “Clinical Exercise” classes.
Osteopathic treatment can lead to common improvements such as reduced pain, decreased muscle tension, better mobility, and improved circulation.
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
An osteopathy appointment usually lasts around 45 minutes to 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. This patient-centred approach focuses on a personalised, evidence-based treatment. It will get you moving and feeling better sooner.
A consultation usually includes;.
- A thorough verbal history and physical examination
- Discussion, explanation and questions about the diagnosis and contributing factors
- Choices for further management, goals and expectations
- Manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy, heat therapy, exercise prescription or referral depending on the diagnosis
- Exercise therapy; strength exercises, balance exercises and clinical Pilates
- Get advice on how to manage your home and improve your health.
What do our Osteopaths treat?
Our Osteopaths will assist patients from Montmorency in diagnosing, treating, and providing treatment for a wide range of 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 is a holistic way to improve your overall health.
- Osteopathy can be used to alleviate pain and discomfort caused by a wide range of conditions such as back pain, neck and joint pain, arthritis, and headaches.
- Osteopathy can help improve flexibility and mobility. It can also aid in rehabilitation after injury.
- Osteopathy offers a gentle and safe treatment option that is suitable for everyone, from infants to the elderly.
- Osteopaths are highly trained professionals who use a range of techniques to treat their patients. This ensures that every treatment is tailored to each individual and provides the best care possible.
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.
