After an initial assessment to gauge your concerns and needs, your osteopath will use a variety of hands-on techniques to enhance your range of motion and increase joint flexibility. Osteopathy doesn’t just treat the affected area; the whole body is taken into account in order to treat related regions that could be impacted or predisposed to the injury.
Techniques to relieve pain and increase range of motion in joints, tendons and ligaments could include:
- Massage to relax and release muscles
- Manipulation and articulation of joints
- Stretching stiff joints
- High velocity thrusts
These techniques will also encourage blood flow.