1. Osteopathy in simple words…(514) 421-6777 Micheline Mirza Salibi, D.O.

2. What is Osteopathy? It works to relieve pain, improves mobility and restores health, allowing the body to function more efficiently.

3. What is OSTEOPATHY? Osteopathy is a treatment philosophy which seeks to identify areas of the body that are restricted or constricted, then gently ease these restrictions so that normal function can resume.

4. Osteopathy versus other alternative medicine Osteopathy is allied with, but not the same as, chiropractic or physiotherapy. A chiropractor or physiotherapist use some different methods of assessing and treating a patient. Osteopathy has its own unique philosophy. This states that the body is a unified whole. On a practical level, this means that problems in any one part of the body will affect other parts. This is why osteopathy doesn’t just treat a problem locally, it looksat the body as a wholeto find and treatThe cause of a problem!

5. What do I treat? Autism, Asthma Arthritis Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Chronic Fatigue Vertigo Herniated Disks Scoliosis, Tennis Elbow Lymphedema Prostatitis Urinary dysfunctions Irritable Bowel and Incontinence

6. How does Osteopathy work? Osteopathy applies the knowledge of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the body, to all diseases, disorders and dysfunctions.

7. How does Osteopathy work? The tools Osteopathic manual practitioners use a gentle “hands-on” or “manual” approach, applied through osteopathic philosophy, to identify the causative factor of the problem and restore order to all of the systems: musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, or nervous system.

8. How does Osteopathy work? A key part of osteopathic medicine is a technique called OMT, or osteopathic manipulative treatment. OMT allows the osteopath to use their hands as a primary tool to diagnose and treat illness and injury. This form of manual medicine lets osteopaths examine the back and other parts of the body, such as joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, for pain and restriction during motion that could signal an injury or impaired function.

9. What do I treat? I treat most musculo-skeletal, visceral and cranial conditions such as those listed below. My patients are of all ages: from newborns to school age to adults andseniors. I treat people with a range of occupations and lifestyles from the sedentary to the very active.

11. Migraines, headaches

12. Muscle, tendon, ligament injuries

13. Sports and work related injuries

14. TMJ/jaw problems and post-dental trauma

15. Post-operative pain

16. Digestive, menstrual and other body system problems

18. Nerve pain, e.g. sciatica, tingling arms/fingers

19. Unsettled, colicky baby

20. Behavioural problems and learning difficulties

21. Depression, Migraine

22. Fibromyalgia

23. Post-Surgical Adhesions

24. Headaches

25. Frozen Shoulder

26. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

28. Did you know that an Osteopath can help you if you suffer from Urinary Incontinence?…. Now you know….

29. What is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) Not only elderly people suffer from Stress Urinary Incontinence, You can too…. Consult your Osteopath

30. Urge Incontinence Typically preceded by an urge to void, and can involve a trigger such as running water, opening a door, removing undergarments. Mixed urinary incontinence:Involuntary leakage associated with urgency and also with exertion, sneezing, or coughing (SUI).

31. Risk factors of Urinary infection Sex Women are more likely than men to have stress incontinence –pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause

32. Risk factors of Urinary infection Obesity Being overweight increases the pressure on your bladder

33. Risk factors of Urinary infection Smoking A chronic cough can cause episodes of incontinence or aggravate incontinence that has other causes. Smokers are also at risk of developing overactive bladder

34. Risk factors of Urinary infection Having kidney disease, or diabetes MAY increase risk of urinary incontinence

35. Why should you Consult Micheline Mirza, D.O. Because I have all the academic requirements and recognition to treat you safely; Because I care, I listen, I give you the necessary time; Because I knowWhat and How; Because it is my passion Because I can help Naturally with no medication Because I believe in Osteopathy! Your osteopath