What to Expect
Your guide to osteopathic treatment techniques and the appointment process
What Manual Osteopaths Do
Osteopaths use a variety of hands-on techniques to help restore your body's natural function and promote healing.
Articulatory Techniques
Procedures that move joints through their range of motion (articulating the joint) to restore normal functioning.
Soft Tissue Techniques
Various direct or indirect treatments applied to muscles, fascia and other soft tissues of the body.
Visceral Techniques
Techniques involving gentle manipulation of the visceral organs, usually done using gentle pressure through the abdominal musculature.
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Cranial treatments focus on the craniosacral system—the brain, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, dura, cranial bones, and sacrum.
The goal is to remove restrictions to vascular, neural and biomechanical mechanisms—ultimately supporting the natural healing mechanism by promoting autoregulation.
What Happens During Your Appointment
Intake
A discussion with your osteopath regarding your primary health concerns, health history and time to ask questions.
Assessment & Treatment
Hands-on, mechanical adjustments to your muscles, joints, fascia and other tissues.
Post Treatment
Your osteopath will explain what the assessment revealed, the treatment rationale, and what to expect afterward.
Tip: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid jeans and tight shirts as osteopathic treatment requires freedom of movement.