Manual Osteopathy in Edmonton
Gentle, hands-on care focused on restoring mobility, balance, and functional movement.
What Is Manual Osteopathy?
Manual osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach that assesses and supports the body’s structure, mobility, and inherent rhythms. Treatment is guided by refined palpation and continuous reassessment, allowing care to adapt to the body’s response in real time.
Manual Osteopathy Treatment Methods
Osteopathic Palpation
Highly refined hands-on assessment used to evaluate tissue quality, mobility, tension, and inherent rhythms that guide treatment.
Osteoarticular Technique
Gentle joint-based techniques used to support mobility and reduce discomfort without forceful manipulation.
Craniosacral Therapy
Very gentle techniques focused on the mobility of the skull, spine, and sacrum, supporting balance within the body’s natural rhythms.
Visceral Manipulation
Hands-on techniques addressing mobility and connective tissue relationships of internal organs to support normal movement patterns.
Advanced Fascial Release
Targeted soft tissue techniques aimed at restoring balance within the fascial system and supporting fluid dynamics and movement quality.
Standards of Practice
Care is delivered hands-only. Instrument-assisted techniques, taping, laser, or skin-puncturing methods are not part of manual osteopathy care.
Conditions Commonly Addressed
Neck & Back Discomfort
Stiffness or restriction affecting the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar regions.
Joint Stiffness & Mobility Limits
Reduced joint movement that may affect daily activities or physical performance.
Postural & Movement Imbalance
Strain related to prolonged positioning or inefficient movement patterns.
Headaches & Jaw Tension
Tension involving the jaw, upper neck, and cranial structures.
Sports-Related Musculoskeletal Stress
Physical strain related to training demands or recovery from activity.
Repetitive Strain Patterns
Overuse-related tension affecting muscles, joints, or connective tissue.
What to Expect During a Session
Assessment
Hands-on assessment using osteopathic palpation and movement evaluation.
Gentle Hands-On Care
Treatment is guided by continuous feedback from the body and adapted in real time.
Individualized Approach
Techniques are selected and adjusted to support balance, mobility, and function.
Ongoing Reassessment
Progress is monitored throughout the session to avoid over-treatment and support optimal response.
Scope of Care
Manual osteopathy at OsteoSport is delivered using the practitioner’s hands only. Instrument-assisted techniques, taping, laser therapy, or methods that puncture the skin are not part of manual osteopathy care. Internal pelvic work is not performed.