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Osteopathy at Ace Sports Clinic
Ace Sports Clinic Toronto boasts a range of practitioners from different fields who work together to enable our clients to reach their optimal health and well-being. One of the many complimentary health & wellness services we offer is Osteopathy.
What is Osteopathy?
There are many benefits of osteopathy, but what actually is it? Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that recognizes the important link between the body’s structure and the way it functions. It is a holistic form of healthcare where practitioners consider how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, connective tissue, circulation and internal organs function together as a unit.
By taking the whole body into consideration, our Toronto osteopathic manual practitioners work to identify the underlying cause of your injury and treat more than just the symptoms. For example, a common presenting complaint we solve for our clients is lower back pain. One would expect treatment to be focused locally at the back where the pain is occurring. However, via a detailed assessment, our osteopathic practitioners will work to try to understand why the back pain began in the first place and how we can fully resolve this for you. This may lead the practitioner to look at the biomechanics of your movement and other areas of your body, such as your feet and foot posture and knees or look at anterior tightness through the hips, which can be contributing to your back pain.
Our Toronto osteopathic manual practitioners understand that the body is a complex functional unit where the musculoskeletal system is also closely related to and dependent on the circulatory, respiratory, neurological and lymphatic systems. Therefore, osteopathic manual practitioners take into account all of these systems in order to formulate a holistic treatment plan that is just right for you.
At Ace Sports Clinic, our osteopathic manual practitioners are Internationally trained and certified following an intensive 5-year, full-time degree, including a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Osteopathy. Following accreditation, our practitioners have all undergone further training in various fields and regularly keep up to date with current research and ongoing professional development. They are versed in a range of subjects, from extensive anatomical knowledge to nutrition and exercise rehabilitation, allowing our practitioners to deliver the highest quality of osteopathic care in Toronto. We select internationally trained Osteopathic Practitioners from abroad as currently, the training in Australia & U.K is above and beyond what is offered in Canada.
What does treatment involve?
During an initial consultation, our osteopathic manual practitioners will ask you a range of questions to identify the extent of your injury and develop a clinical picture. They will then use skilled evaluation, diagnostic techniques and precise palpation to identify the areas of dysfunction in your body.
Treatment is then based on a holistic understanding of the body and employs hands-on techniques. This includes massage, stretching, gentle mobilisation and muscle energy techniques, as well as dry needling, taping and exercise prescription when appropriate.
Treatment may also include advice on workplace ergonomics, sleeping posture and identifying any regions of weakness to then implement an exercise program to prevent the injury from re-occurring. Often, health-enhancing wellness products and referrals to other Ace Certified Practitioners are recommended as part of your very own personalized care plan.
What conditions can Osteopathic Manual Practitioners help you with?
Osteopathic manual practitioners can treat a wide range of conditions and can support their clients from infancy all the way through to 99 years of age (or older!). At Ace Sports Clinic Toronto, we see young adolescent athletes, pregnant ladies, professional athletes, weekend warriors, CEOs, and the elderly. Everyone has a body, and we want to ensure you are happy and moving well within your body.
Examples of conditions that our Toronto osteopathic manual practitioners regularly see include:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Sporting injuries
- Joint pain
- Tendonitis
- Muscle Strains
- Pregnancy
Benefits of Osteopathy
So, what are the benefits of osteopathy? Osteopathy can help remove muscle tightness and alleviate stress through gentle release work of your muscles and fascia.
Tingling and Numbness can be reduced through nerve sliding techniques that settle down inflamed or ‘pinched’ nerves.
Joints can move smoothly again with less clicking and better range of motion through Osteopathic manipulations and mobilisations.
That constant throbbing headache can be eased, allowing you to focus again and concentrate on what matters most.
Sports injuries can be rehabilitated, allowing you to move better and get back to the thrill of your activities and sports.
Back pain and neck pain can be eliminated, restoring your freedom to enjoy optimal movement.
Circulation can be improved through lymphatic drainage and effleurage techniques.
Discover the benefits of osteopathy today! Call us at Ace Sports Clinic today on 416-792-4223 or book online at www.acesportsclinic.com
At Ace Sports Clinic Toronto, our practitioners work together as a team to address all the layers of your injury. By collaborating together, we have found improved outcomes. Our clients recover from injury faster and get back to enjoying life.
Feel better and move better today!