Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a hands-on, gentle method of treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

Our Camberwell osteopathy clinic assists people of all ages who are suffering from pain and discomfort caused by the structure and function of the body. Back, knee, and hip discomfort, as well as injuries from sports or work, Osteopathic therapy seeks to restore your body's movement and mobility while also restoring your health.

What are the benefits of osteopathy?

The goal of osteopathic treatment is to identify and address the underlying cause of your symptoms. Following therapy, you should notice a reduction in symptomatic pain and discomfort. This has the potential to have a significant impact on other elements of your health and lifestyle. Relieving pain and suffering can result in:

• Body function, flexibility, and mobility have all improved.
• A more comfortable, deeper sleep cycle that is not disrupted by discomfort.
• A rise in your energy levels helps you operate better at home, work, and in your leisure pursuits.
• Stress levels and muscular tightness are reduced.
• An improvement in your mood, memory, and mental wellness.
• an overall improvement in your health and sense of well-being.

Osteopathy – a holistic approach

Osteopaths treat the entire body, including the joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, using a holistic approach. This whole-body approach is what sets osteopathy apart from other specialties. Osteopaths recognise the linked nature of the human body and strive to cure the underlying cause of your issue. This method extends the advantages of osteopathic treatment beyond symptom alleviation and aids in the prevention or reduction of reoccurring disorders. Osteopathy has been shown to benefit the circulatory, neurological, and lymphatic systems. While treatment outcomes vary, patients frequently report significant improvements in their movement, mobility, and general health and well-being.

Gentle techniques

We employ a variety of gentle, hands-on treatments at Geoffrey Fong Osteopathic Services to restore muscle function and improve joint mobility and flexibility. Among our methods are:

• Stretching of soft tissues and cross-fiber/longitudinal massage treatment
• Long-term trigger point pressure
• Joint massage that is gentle
• Techniques for mobilisation
• Muscle Energy methods (MET)
• Craniosacral treatment that is biodynamic
• Techniques for lymphatic drainage

Osteopaths are well-qualified healthcare practitioners.

Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners who have completed at least five years of tertiary study. Osteopaths are trained in many areas of general health, including anatomy and physiology, in addition to osteopathic exams and treatment procedures. This education and experience means you're in good hands, and you can be certain that your osteopath is looking at your health as a whole and understands the long-term effects of your disease.