Osteopathic Techniques
Osteopathic Techniques
Soft Tissue Stretch
Relaxes muscle tension and increases joint mobility, helps improve the circulation of blood and lymph to improve tissue repair, organ function and general health.
Joint Manipulation, HVT (High Velocity Thrust)
Applying a small, precise amount of pressure to a joint to encourage joint movement. This can result in an audible ‘popping’ sound.
Joint Articulation
Gentle, passive stretching, moving affected joints through a range of movements to help restore function and encourage circulation within the joint tissues.
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET’s)
Involves using a variety of stretching and pressure techniques, particularly effective in relieving muscles in spasm and improving muscle balance.
Myofascial Release
Connective tissue, or fascia, covers every organ of the body. Injury, operations and poor posture etc, can result in fascia becoming tense and restricted, causing pain and discomfort. This technique encourages the fascia to release by focused stretching to help relieve discomfort.
Harmonics
Gentle, rhythmical rocking of a joint, is very effective in reducing joint stiffness, improving circulation and tissue repair to the joint and as a result, improving movement.