Osteopathic Practitioners use skilled palpation and a variety of manual therapy techniques to influence muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissue, circulation and internal organs. Some commonly used techniques include:
Visceral mobilization
Muscle energy
Osteoarticular adjustment
Cranio-sacral therapy
Realignment of joints
Myofascial release
Osteopathic Practitioners treat people of all ages, from newborns to seniors and can help if you are experiencing problems such as:
Neck and back pain and tension
Headaches
Sleep or energy issues
Sports injuries
Concussion
Injuries from car accidents
Repetitive strain injuries
Joint or muscle pain
Digestive, respiratory or menstrual problems
Pre and post-natal support
Jaw dysfunction
How to choose an Osteopathic Practitioner
Osteopathy, as practiced by Osteopathic Practitioners is not a regulated health profession in BC; therefore, use of title does not convey training standards, like it does in many health professions.
It’s important to choose an Osteopathic Practitioner that is a member of an organization that maintains high standards, such as OsteopathyBC and the member organizations of the Canadian Federation of Osteopaths.
Does my extended health cover osteopathy?
Osteopathy is in the private sector and it is fee for service. MSP does not cover osteopathy. However, most major providers of extended health insurance have an established relationship with OsteopathyBC and accept our members as qualified providers. You must consult your specific plan for details.
How Does Manual Osteopathy Differ from Osteopathic Medicine?
When completing a google search for Osteopath Victoria, BC, or for osteopath langford, you will come across a variety of results. Some practitioners have a DOMP title, and some may have a D.O. title.
The Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) recognizes internationally that there are two streams of osteopathic practice. Osteopathy practiced by osteopaths, and osteopathic medicine practiced by osteopathic physicians (DO).
The majority of countries in the world and the majority of osteopaths in Canada use these internationally accepted titles and definitions. Unfortunately, British Columbia is out of step with these standards and the titles “Osteopath” and “Osteopathic Physician” are currently reserved for osteopathic physicians here.
Members of Osteopathy BC therefore use the title ‘Osteopathic Practitioner” in British Columbia to make it very clear that we are not physicians and to conform with the law.
Visit www.osteopathybc.ca for more information about Osteopathic Manual Practice.
