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Have you sought professional help from many specialists, but have not experienced relief from your pain? Perhaps it’s the right time to see an osteopath.

If you’re looking for an osteopath, here are tips on how to choose the best one in Melbourne City.

 

  • Do they really practice osteopathy?

Osteopathy is one of the fastest growing complementary medical fields in Australia. The Osteopathy Board of Australia (OBA) is a regulatory organisation for osteopathic professionals in the country. OBA provides endorsements when it comes to recognised and defined areas of osteopathy. Although OBA does not define scope of practice, they provide accreditation for osteopaths who want to practice their field not only in Melbourne, but all across Australia.

An osteopath practicing in Melbourne should have completed the necessary coursework for their field of complementary medicine. High standards set by the Osteopathy Board of Australia verify the education level of osteopathic professionals as well as establish professional standards and ongoing skills development of practitioners.

Verify the status of an osteopath simply by calling OBA or the Australian Osteopathic Association to ensure that you are getting the best possible care and treatment.

 

  • The focus of osteopaths

There is variety and complexity in the practice of osteopathy in Australia. As there are different skill sets and techniques that osteopathic professionals specialise in, it is imperative for patients to know which techniques they need to treat their complaints.

For instance, structural osteopaths focus on addressing patient complaints by physical manipulation designed to mobilise joints, stretch muscles and modify movement patterns.

Cranial osteopathy, on the other hand, involves the use of a highly-developed sense of touch to identify changes in tension and tissue quality.

 

If you are in a lot of pain and suspect musculoskeletal problems, visit us here to check our availability or call us on 03 9663 5450 to schedule an appointment.