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When doctors work together with Osteopathic Practitioners, their patients can find a greater sense of relief from pain, and quicker recovery.

Osteopathic Practitioners are critical players on the health care team. We have patient-centered practices, and we are committed to ensuring that every patient gets the right care from the right professional at the right time.

If your patients could benefit from this integrated approach to their health, consider referring your patients to a qualified Osteopathic Practitioner in order to achieve optimal results.

When to refer your patients:

  • Post surgery to reduce scar tissue and improve mobility
  • Aid with patients suffering from pain from repetitive strain at work
  • Help with acid reflux
  • Prenatal care for expectant mothers
  • Post-natal and breastfeeding challenges
  • Help with patients post MVA
  • Neck and back pain
  • Concussion
  • Digestive, respiratory or menstrual problems

Is it osteopathy safe?

Osteopathy is safe, gentle, and effective. Osteopathy is drug-free, and treatment involves non-invasive manual techniques. Osteopathic Practitioners are extensively trained in the human sciences, the inter-relationships of all bodily systems and the art of assisting alignment, organ function, neurovascular health, and circulation of all body fluids.

The World Health Organization, in its 2010 report on Osteopathy, recognized osteopathy as distinct from other healthcare professions that utilize manual techniques, such as physiotherapy and chiropractic, despite some overlap in the techniques and interventions employed. WHO Benchmarks for Training in Osteopathy, 2010

Does osteopathy work?

Osteopathy has been established as an effective treatment for conditions that have a significant musculoskeletal component. Systemic and metabolic conditions and complex pain syndromes can also be assisted and alleviated by the osteopathic approach, often in collaboration with other health professionals.

Patients have experienced many benefits such as:

  • Pain relief
  • Increased range of motion
  • Increased circulation
  • Trauma healing
  • Hormonal balance
  • Decreased stress and tension
  • Improved posture

What proof is there?

Scientific research has been conducted to verify the effectiveness of Osteopathy. Many scientific articles are listed on the Research & Scientific Findings page.

Osteopathy and osteopathic medicine are making a significant contribution to global healthcare with the osteopathic profession now established in over 50 countries, according to a report released by the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) at its annual conference in Austin, Texas on 12 January 2014.

One significant report is Osteopathy and Osteopathic Medicine – a Global View of Practice, Patients, Education and the Contribution to Healthcare Delivery – was commissioned by the OIA with consultation from the World Health Organization (WHO) as an initiative to document the growing significance of osteopathic healthcare worldwide. The WHO also contributed a foreword to the report.

Click to view a listing of scientific articles on osteopathy.