Osteopathic Manual Therapist Maëla Gasiglia
(O.M.T)
Osteopathic Manual Therapist Maëla Gasiglia
(O.M.T)
What is osteopathy ?
Definition
According to the Alberta Association of Osteopathic Manual Therapist (AAOMT), osteopathy is : "A gentle, hands-on practice that assesses the whole person and all of the systemic interrelationships of the body. Osteopathic Manual Therapy uses skilled palpation to assess the structural, fluid and energetic body through assessment of the bones, muscles, joints, organs and the viscera of the body.
The goal of manual osteopathic intervention is to remove unwanted structural dysfunction using a wide variety of techniques that mobilize and manipulate tissues in order to reduce pain, improve mobility and facilitate optimal functioning of the person as a whole."
Reasons for consultation
Some examples of when osteopathy can be helpful:
- Low back, neck and sciatic pain
- TMJ pain
- Headaches
- Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain
- Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain
- Digestive issues (heartburn, nausea, constipation, diarrhea…)
- Sports injuries
- Pregnancy related issues
- Post-surgery pain
And after ?
Because everyone comes with different age, lifestyle, reasons; and osteopathy is a holistic approach, you may need follow-ups or not. It's based on the analysis of the O.M.T during the session, and how each person reacts to the treatment that will indicate if you need to come back or not.
I always recommend to do an osteopathy session every 6 months for your body maintenance.