OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENTS:
MASSAGE, JOINT MOBILISATION, DRY NEEDLING
My Brimbank Osteo uses a combination of soft tissue massage, joint manipulation (cracking), dry needling, exercise, and stretch prescription, depending on your issue or injury.
What you might expect from a treatment.
The initial treatment is usually 40 minutes and subsequent treatments 30 minutes. Your medical history is taken to get a full picture of your current and past issues.
Your body will be screened and assessed via a hands-on examination. From there a diagnosis and treatment plan will be made to get you on your way to recovery. If your issue is acute it can usually be fixed in 1 to 3 treatments. If you have had an issue for several months you may need a couple more sessions, but you have to do your prescribed exercises and stretches at home.
How will I feel after treatment?
We aim to relieve pain and improve function and mobility for our patients with every treatment. You may occasionally be more aware of your symptoms for a short time after treatment as the body is re-aligning and muscles are re-lengthening. This should resolve within 24-48 hours.
What should I wear?
Depending on the area of your body where treatment is performed, a gown will be provided. It is important that you feel comfortable and relaxed, so we will also use towels to drape over you during treatment. We also recommend wearing comfortable T-shirts, track pants or shorts so that you can move freely.
Dr. Matt Dere will work closely with you to help you treat your pain issues. If further diagnosis, scan imaging, exercise prescription, and referrals to other healthcare professionals is needed, he will walk you through what needs to happen in order for you to get back on your feet as soon as possible.