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Osteopathy is a manual approach distinguished from other manual therapies by its philosophy, its way of approaching health problems and its approach based on precise palpatory abilities.

It therefore covers a range of aspects that can affect the human body. The osteopath, with the help of mainly manual therapies, the different systems of your body, regardless of age, while eliminating blockages and tensions.

His interventions apply to problems related to the skull, organs, hormonal system, nervous and musculoskeletal system. The osteopath looks for the source of the pain to act directly on it and reduce the pain.

The osteopath is most often solicited for vertebral problems (such as low back pain). Osteopathy is also effective in the treatment of sprains and tendonitis.

Other ailments can also be treated in osteopathy, including pre-operation stress, urinary disorders and many others. Our osteopaths in Gatineau welcome you, weekdays, by appointment.

Our team of physiotherapists in Gatineau welcomes anyone with an injury or pain affecting the joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and nerves. These examples can be treated through physiotherapy.

Physio can be effective for all types of injuries, whether they are related to a sports activity, a work or road accident, or even if it is a pain that occurs for no apparent reason that reduces your mobility.

Physiotherapy intervenes in the treatment of physical disabilities that arise from injuries and diseases that can affect these different systems:

  • muscular
  • articular
  • bony
  • neurological
  • cardiac
  • respiratory

Our physiotherapy clinic in the Outaouais region answers your questions and welcomes you during the week.

The physiotherapist, thanks to his experience and expertise, will be able to identify your recurring injuries and pain. He will give you strengthening exercises to prevent any risk of them coming back.

Whether you are a high-level athlete or an elderly person, do not hesitate to consult the Physio + Hamel team to improve your daily life. Our specialized physiotherapy clinic in the Outaouais, in Gatineau, can help you.

In short, know that physiotherapy can treat a large number of conditions, but it can also play a preventive role to avoid injuries.

At Physio + Hamel, located in Gatineau, each osteopathic session begins with a series of questions to the patient. The osteopath collects as much information as possible about the disorders or pains described by the patient.

The osteopath then moves on to the active phase of the session by practicing a manual approach on the patient’s body. It looks for blocking or painful points on limbs, joints, viscera, on the patient’s spine.

In some cases, he uses rotational movements, pull-ups, pushes or stretches without any sudden or violent gestures. The osteopath only uses his hands and touch it during the session.