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If you want long-term relief from the aches and discomfort that has been bothering you for awhile, you need to choose the best Osteopath that Melbourne offers. Here are valuable tips that will help you select an osteopath that can help relieve your pain.

 

  • Educational Background

Although growing in popularity, osteopathic medicine is still a small niche in the complementary medicine field. To ensure that you are getting the best care possible, it’s only proper that we ask the right questions. The first item that needs to be verified is educational qualifications of the practitioner.

Osteopaths in Melbourne should have completed a degree in clinical sciences with a major in osteopathic studies at an accredited university. This four-year course is then followed by a postgraduate qualification in osteopathy. Some osteopaths also have double degree majors in health science and osteopathy. Having acquired these qualifications, aspiring osteopaths need to apply with the Osteopathy Board of Australia to be registered to work in Melbourne.

 

  • Execution of vital osteopathy tasks

The major task of an osteopath is to identify the cause and nature of disorders/dysfunctions in the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Osteopaths assist in mobilising joints and changing movement as well as adjusting spinal columns. In addition, osteopaths also provide recommendations on exercises as well as other activities that may contribute to providing relief to patients who are in pain.

 

Is an osteopath safe?

Provided that you go to the best osteopaths in Melbourne, you are in good hands. As osteopaths have the know-how in delivering non-invasive treatments to patients, they are generally safe to work with.

 

Here are other safe duties and tasks for osteopaths in Melbourne:

  • Provide recommendations on sleep, nutrition, exercises, and stress management.
  • Refer patients to general medical practitioners or specialists when necessary.
  • Detection of physical abnormalities.
  • Analyses and evaluations in the functioning of the nervous system, spine and musculoskeletal system.

 

If you need relief from aches and pains, check out our services. To schedule an appointment, give us a call on 03 9663 5450 today.