People often ask us whether we massage before we manipulate
Well … do we?
Let’s start by saying that for each and every session our Osteopaths allocate 40 minutes one-on-one time for you. Of this, 25 to 30 minutes is actual hands-on work, of which up to four minutes MAY BE ‘manipulation (manipulation being the bit when we might click a joint in the spine or somewhere else in your body). The manipulation, if any is needed, is woven into the treatment in a cogent, therapeutic way designed to work for your body. But …
- some people don’t need any joint manipulation (and we never, ever manipulate babies) …
- some people don’t need any massage …
- some people don’t need trigger point work …
- some people don’t need any myofascial work …
- some people don’t need cranial osteopathic techniques …
etc.
And some people need the lot!
We assess each person and treat them as an individual basis. What this means is that our Osteopaths offer a lot more than ‘massaging-before-manipulating’ people that come to our clinic.
There are many facets to osteopathic treatment, and many ways to blend different techniques / approaches. We aim to provide a treatment that is gentle and helpful, no matter what age you are, from babies to the elderly.
I hope this answer helps!
