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Osteopathy for Hip Pain & Hip Discomfort
Pelham Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Clinic
We Care – Your Health Is Our Priority
Hip pain or discomfort can affect walking, exercise, work, sleep and other everyday activities. Symptoms may develop gradually or may be associated with activity, prolonged sitting, changes in movement or other musculoskeletal factors.
At Pelham Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Clinic, osteopathic care is available in Fonthill, Pelham, for clients from surrounding communities throughout the Niagara Region.
Osteopathic treatment begins with an assessment to better understand your symptoms, movement and areas that may be contributing to your concern.
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a hands-on form of manual therapy that considers how different areas of the musculoskeletal system move and function together.
An osteopathic appointment may involve assessment of posture, joint mobility, soft tissues and movement patterns. Hands-on techniques are then selected according to the individual client’s presentation and treatment goals.
Treatment is adapted to the client throughout the appointment.
Hip Pain Can Have Different Contributing Factors
Discomfort felt around the hip does not always originate from one specific structure.
The hip works together with surrounding areas including the pelvis, lower back, muscles and lower extremities. For this reason, an osteopathic assessment may consider more than the area where symptoms are being experienced.
Factors that may be relevant include:
Muscle tension
Joint stiffness
Changes in mobility
Repetitive activity
Prolonged sitting or standing
Physical activity
Previous strain or injury
Changes in movement patterns
Lower-back or pelvic involvement
An assessment helps determine whether osteopathic treatment is appropriate for the individual client.
Osteopathic Treatment for Hip Concerns
Depending on assessment findings, osteopathic treatment may involve areas such as the:
Hip
Pelvis
Lower back
Thigh
Surrounding muscles and soft tissues
Other related areas of the musculoskeletal system
Techniques may include gentle joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, stretching and other manual osteopathic approaches.
The specific treatment used varies according to the client’s presentation, comfort and goals.
What to Expect at an Osteopathy Appointment
Health History
Your practitioner will discuss your current concern, relevant health history and activities that may be associated with your symptoms.
Assessment
Assessment may include observation of posture, mobility and movement of relevant areas.
Hands-On Treatment
Your practitioner will discuss the proposed treatment approach before beginning. Treatment techniques are selected according to the assessment and may be modified throughout the appointment.
Ongoing Communication
You can ask questions or request changes to treatment at any time.
Osteopathy for Active Adults and Everyday Movement
Hip discomfort may occur in people with many different activity levels.
Some people seek osteopathic care because symptoms are affecting exercise or recreation, while others experience discomfort associated with work, prolonged sitting, standing or normal daily activities.
Osteopathic care is individualized rather than based solely on a diagnosis or activity level.
When Hip Pain Should Be Medically Assessed
Not every hip concern is appropriate for manual therapy.
Medical assessment may be appropriate when pain is:
Severe or unexplained
Associated with significant trauma
Rapidly worsening
Accompanied by new neurological symptoms
Associated with an inability to bear weight
Accompanied by other concerning symptoms
Your osteopathic practitioner may also recommend further assessment when a concern appears to fall outside the appropriate scope of osteopathic treatment.
Osteopathy in Fonthill & Pelham
Pelham Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Clinic provides osteopathic care in Fonthill for clients from Pelham, Welland, Thorold, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Fenwick and surrounding Niagara communities.
Osteopathic services are provided by Courtney Pettitt, M.OMSc.
Book an Osteopathy Appointment
If hip pain, stiffness or discomfort is affecting your everyday movement, an osteopathic assessment can help determine whether manual osteopathic treatment is appropriate for you.
Visit pelhammassage.ca to learn more or book an osteopathy appointment.
Pelham Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Clinic
We Care – Your Health Is Our Priority
Frequently Asked Questions About Osteopathy and Hip Pain
Can I book osteopathy for hip discomfort?
Yes. Hip discomfort can be discussed during an osteopathic assessment. The practitioner will assess relevant areas and determine whether osteopathic treatment is appropriate.
How many osteopathy appointments will I need?
This varies between clients. Your practitioner can discuss treatment planning after assessing your individual concern.
Can someone with arthritis book osteopathy?
A person with a diagnosed condition such as arthritis may still book an assessment, but treatment must be appropriate for their individual health history and presentation. Osteopathy does not replace medical management of arthritis.
Do I need a referral?
A physician referral is generally not required to book an osteopathy appointment at the clinic. Clients who intend to submit treatment to an insurance plan should check their individual plan requirements.Related Services
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