How We Treat

Biodynamic

Biodynamic Osteopathy is a holistic healing technique that views the human body as a self-regulating organism. It posits that therapeutic and spiritual forces work together to support human life, and that the potential for health lies within each individual.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral osteopathy focuses primarily on the connection that extends from the skull (cranium) to the spine and down to the sacral bone (sacrum).

Fascial Therapy

Fascial therapy considers all fasciae in the body as a single interconnected unit forming a three-dimensional network.

High Velocity, Low Amplitude (HVLA)

HVLA is a manipulation method that involves a high-speed, low-amplitude thrust to release joint restrictions.

Kinesio Taping

At Osteopathic Perfect Balance Medical Centre, we offer a variety of taping techniques to support your recovery and enhance performance.

Lymphatic Protocol

The lymphatic system operates at low pressure and relies on the negative intrathoracic pressure generated during the breathing process to facilitate fluid movement.

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy techniques used include soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial release, connective tissue release, muscles relaxation and stretching.

Muscular Energy techniques (MET)

Muscle Energy Techniques (MET, developed by Fred Mitchell DO, is a wildly practiced form of manual therapy in osteopathy. These techniques, performed from our specialized Osteopath at OPBMC, utilizes the muscle’s own energy through gentle isometric contractions to relax and lengthen muscles and correct dysfunctions which create discomfort in your body.

Prenatal/Post Natal Therapy

There are many ways regular visits to your Osteopath during pregnancy can help. As your belly grows, your posture and weight distribution will change, causing back pain.

Scar Tissue

A scar may suggest that the body has healed, yet certain scars can pose issues because less functional than the original tissue it replaces.

Structural Techniques

Structural osteopathy is based on the principle that the structure of your body (like bones and muscles) affects how it functions.

TMJ Techniques

Osteopathy has been shown to effectively relieve TMJ pain and discomfort. Using hands-on techniques, osteopaths target muscle tension by applying gentle pressure to the muscles linking the jaw to the skull.

Trigger Point Release

This technique focuses on relieving deeper layers of muscle tension by applying targeted pressure on a map of specific muscular areas to loosen muscles and their connective tissues.

Visceral Techniques

Visceral osteopathy focuses on the internal organs, examining their position, mobility and function. It also considers the fascial suspensions of there prgans and their connections to other body structures.