How to chose the most adequate therapy?
Osteopath: Global body equilibrium specialist
Osteopathy is a gentle manual therapy approach that aims to restore mobility to restricted structures (joints, muscles, fascia, organs (viscera), skull …) in order to restore vitality, improve movement and circulation, and allow the body to re-adjust itself and eliminate compensations.
When we have chronic pain with body compensation affecting various systems (digestive, menstrual, migraines …)
Chiropractor: displaced vertebrae specialist
Why see a chiropractor?
Following an injury which caused a vertebral shift. Thanks to vigorous manipulations (or adjustments) performed on the spinal column, the chiropractor should be able to resolve the problem in one or two sessions. If he suggests more than two weeks of adjustments, it would be beneficial to consider combining the treatment with massage therapy to promote relaxation of spasms that keep the vertebrate injured. A joint consists of two or three bones held together by ligaments (cords). Bones move because of the contraction of the muscles attached to them by their tendons. Releasing the muscles ensures the vertebrate will not shift again.
Physiotherapist: acute inflammation and rehabilitation specialist
Acupuncturist: the regeneration specialist
Acupuncture is a therapeutic approach coming from Chinese medicine and has been around for millennia. The underlying theory of acupuncture is that the human body possesses a vital energy (Qi) that circulates throughout the body via the meridians. This energy is vital because it permits the body to maintain the physiological functions of different systems (musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, brain, digestive, immune, gynecological …) Acupuncture is an powerful global therapy. It lets us work on several issues simultaneously and in a few sessions.
Biomechanical massage therapist: soft tissue release specialist (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and skin – kinesitherapy, sports massage, deep tissue, myofascial release)
The therapist will create space in the body frame to allow soft tissue to regain its proper role, due to a number of manual techniques (fascia therapy, massage, stretching …). If the body envelope (outer fascia or skin) is too tight or tense, a reduction in nervous and vascular circulation is imminent, thereby decreasing nutrition to the affected region, and decreasing the rate of elimination of metabolic waste. By releasing the fascia and surrounding soft tissue, the therapist will improve circulation and make the body relax and perform better (improved strength, mobility, endurance and recovery …).