What is an Osteopath?

 

Osteopaths are government registered allied health practitioners who complete university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general healthcare diagnosis, and osteopathic techniques.

 
 
assessment of a knee
manipulation to upper back
massage to trapezius muscle
 
 

Osteopaths are trained to provide:

  • Musculoskeletal and nervous system assessments – they use a range of tools to identify what might be happening in the body.

  • Manual therapy – includes a range of ‘hands-on’ techniques that may give relief from musculoskeletal pain, discomfort and may help tissues in the body.

  • Clinical exercise programs – activities and movement strategies for use at home, work or in other settings. Exercise may help you return to activities you enjoy, for example after an injury or surgery.

  • Movement, postural, positioning advice and ergonomic assessments.

  • Therapeutic needling techniques – such as dry needling and trigger point therapy.

  • Advice about your lifestyle, stress management, diet or other factors that may influence your pain, injury or movement.