SERVICES
At Simply Well, we have assembled a team of experienced osteopaths, Pilates method teachers and masseurs and an acupuncturist. We have developed an integrated approach to manual therapy and rehabilitation as we believe this provides the best possible outcome for our patients and clients.
Osteopathy primarily corrects structural misalignments through manual medicine treatments in a gentle and effective way.
Massage therapy supports this treatment through releasing stress and tension in the muscles.
Pilates based rehabilitation exercise program restores strength to the body in a safe and controlled way. Strengthening and reconditioning the body in this way is especially useful following injury and treatment, and to allow the patient a set of self directed exercises to work at at their own pace.
Our Pilates based exercise rehabilitation program is extremely gentle and tailored to suit patients who are or have been in pain. This approach separates our program from mainstream pilates studios. The backup of osteopathic care when required gives our patients the best possible chance to re-establish a normal independent lifestyle with less risk of injury and pain.
The osteopaths at Simply Well St Osteopathy are also specialists in the gentle techniques of "cranial osteopathy". These techniques are especially useful for treating infants and children and also the elderly. This places WSO at the gentle end of manual therapy, and in most treatments a diverse range of techniques are used to suit the individual and their condition. Bony manipulation may also be used if required but always with patient permission.
Our osteopaths a have extensive experience and knowledge in the treatment of infants and children.
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What is OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a whole body system of manual therapy based on unique biomechanical principles. It uses a wide range of techniques to treat musculo-skeletal problems and other functional disorders of the body. Osteopaths find out your whole mechanical history ie all the accidents and falls you have had, as well as your health history to determine how these things are affecting or possibly have led to the problems you are having today. In this way osteopathic treatment addresses causes rather than symptoms.
Osteopathy was developed in America in the 1870's by a Missouri doctor, Dr Andrew Taylor Still. It has developed to the point where it is now widely recognised throughout the world as one of the most scientifically validated and effective complementary therapies. The World Health Organisation recognises the osteopathic concept of “somatic dysfunction” as being scientifically proven. The British Medical Association recognises osteopathy as a discrete medical discipline. In Australia, osteopaths are statutorily registered practitioners and complete five years of full time university education. They study anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical diagnosis in addition to osteopathic theory and practice. Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and are trained to recognise conditions that require medical referral.
Where does Osteopathy excel?
Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of a wide-range of musculo-skeletal conditions, but it also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions. The most common complaints that bring people to osteopaths include:
~ Back and neck pain
~ Sciatica
~ Headache
~ Pains in other joints such as the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles
~ Tendonitis and muscle strains
~ Work-related and repetitive strain injuries
~ Sports related injuries
~ Trauma such as from accidents, car accidents and head injuries
Osteopathic treatment can also play a significant role in the management of pain in arthritic conditions, and when there is a mechanical component to a problem, can be used in conjunction with medical treatment in conditions such as asthma, gynaecological dysfunction and chronic fatigue with good results.
Pregnant mothers find osteopathic treatment is helpful in reducing back pain during pregnancy and it also helps to prepare the body for birth. In addition, there are many gentle non-manipulative techniques used for the treatment of infants and small children. These can be used in the management of birth stress and problems such as the need to use forceps in delivery, neck strain, torticollis, infant colic, reflux, constipation and 'glue ear' to name a few.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
The osteopaths at Simply Well are all or have been lecturers educating osteopaths at RMIT university and Victoria University. Our experienced, highly qualified osteopaths can assess your problem and see if a course of osteopathic treatment would be worthwhile. Our osteopaths use all the range of osteopathic techniques available but specialise in gentle techniques and cranial osteopathy.
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Osteopathy, Pilates, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage
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