Osteopathy in simple words…

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Micheline Mirza Salibi, D.O.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a holistic form of manual medicine that works primarily through

the physical structure of the body. It was developed in the 1800’s by Dr. A.T.

Still in the United States.

It works to relieve pain, improves mobility and restores health,

allowing the body to function more efficiently.

What is OSTEOPATHY?

Osteopathy is a treatment philosophy which

seeks to identify areas of the body that are

restricted or constricted, then gently ease

these restrictions so that normal function

can resume.

Osteopathy versus other alternative medicine

Osteopathy is allied with, but not the same as, chiropractic or physiotherapy.

A chiropractor or physiotherapist use some different methods of assessing and treating a patient. Osteopathy has its own unique philosophy.

This states that the body is a unified whole. On a practical level, this means that problems in any one part of the body will affect other parts. This is why osteopathy doesn’t just treat a problem locally, it

looks at the body as a whole to find and treat The cause of a problem!

 

What do I treat?

Herniated Disks

Chronic Fatigue

Irritable Bowel

Arthritis

Autism, Asthma

Vertigo

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Lymphedema

Scoliosis, Tennis Elbow

Urinary dysfunctions

and Incontinence

Prostatitis

How does Osteopathy work?

Osteopathy applies the knowledge of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the body, to all diseases, disorders and dysfunctions.

The tools Osteopathic manual practitioners use a gentle “hands-on” or “manual” approach, applied through osteopathic philosophy, to identify the causative factor of the problem and restore order to all of the systems: musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, or nervous system.

How does Osteopathy work?

A key part of osteopathic medicine is a technique called OMT, or osteopathic manipulative treatment.

OMT allows the osteopath to use their hands as a primary tool to diagnose and treat illness and injury. This form of manual medicine lets osteopaths examine the back and other parts of the body, such as joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, for pain and restriction during motion that could signal an injury or impaired function.

How does Osteopathy work?

What do I treat?

I treat most musculo-skeletal, visceral and cranial conditions such as those listed below.

My patients are of all ages: from newborns to school age to adults and seniors. I treat people with a range of occupations and lifestyles from the sedentary to the very active.

I treat conditions such as:• Arthritis, joint problems,

whiplash • Migraines, headaches • Muscle, tendon, ligament

injuries • Sports and work related injuries • TMJ/jaw problems and post-

dental trauma • Post-operative pain • Digestive, menstrual and other

body system problems • A range of breathing problems

What do I treat?• Spinal curvature (scoliosis)• Nerve pain, e.g. sciatica, tingling

arms/fingers • Unsettled, colicky baby • Behavioural problems and learning

difficulties • Depression, Migraine • Fibromyalgia • Post-Surgical Adhesions• Headaches• Frozen Shoulder• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Colic 

What do I treat? Vertigo

Autism, AsthmaAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Lymphedema,

Plantar Fasciitis Scoliosis, Tennis

ElbowUrinary

dysfunctionsIncontinenceProstatitis

Did you know that an Osteopath can

help you if you suffer from Urinary

Incontinence?….

Now you know….

What is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Not only elderly people suffer from Stress Urinary

Incontinence,

You can too….Consult your Osteopath

Urge Incontinence

Typically preceded by an urge to void, and can involve a trigger such as running water, opening a door, removing undergarments.

Mixed urinary incontinence: Involuntary leakage associated with urgency and also with exertion, sneezing, or coughing (SUI).

Risk factors of Urinary infection

Women are more likely than men to have stress incontinence –pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause

Sex

Risk factors of Urinary infection

Being overweight increases the pressure on your bladder

Obesity

Risk factors of Urinary infection

A chronic cough can cause episodes of incontinence or aggravate incontinence that has other causes. Smokers are also at risk of developing overactive bladder

Smoking

Risk factors of Urinary infection

Having kidney disease,

or

diabetes MAY increase risk of urinary incontinence

Why should you Consult Micheline Mirza, D.O.

Because I have all the academic requirements and recognition to treat you safely;

Because I care, I listen, I give you the necessary time;

Because I know What and How; Because it is my passion Because I can help Naturally with no

medication

Because I believe in Osteopathy! Your osteopath