We have experience treating:
At Northside Therapies, our Osteopaths have a broad range of skills to help you with the areas concerning you:
Babies and Children
Headaches & Migraines
Sciatica & Disc Pain
Extremity Pain
Arthritis & Aging
What happens in my appointment?
Step 1: Discuss
At your first appointment, we will do a full history. Notes will be taken of any important information and added to your file for future treatments.
Step 2: Treat
We then work through an external physical examination and osteopathic treatment. We use a variety of techniques depending on your symptoms, age, health and preferences.
Step 3: Review
Your Osteopath will give you some ideas about the next steps for your treatment. This may involve some things you can do at home or a follow-up appointment.
FAQs
No need to worry! We don’t expect them to lie still. Our Osteopaths are highly skilled and use techniques that are well suited to each patient’s age and ability.
Some techniques may require you to undress to underwear, if this is the case you will be offered a gown and a draping sheet will be used. If you do not wish to undress, please wear loose, light clothing to your treatment.
Osteopathy uses techniques such as:
- Myofascial techniques that address the muscles and connective tissues of the body
- Joint articulation and/or manipulation
- Techniques that influence the nerves, circulation, and viscera (organs)
- Stretching and exercises
We will use a variety of techniques depending on your symptoms, age health and preferences.