Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy may be defined as a system, or science, of healing that uses the natural resources of the body for the adjustment of its structure, to stimulate the preparation, and distribution of the fluids and forces of the body, and to promote cooperation and harmony in the body mechanism.
It is a holistic medicine which concentrates on treating a person as a whole because the body systems are interconnected and related. Osteopathy is based on manipulation techniques which focus on the structure of the body (bones, muscles, joints and associated functions).
It is a complimentary medicine and looks not only at physical symptoms but also at lifestyle, habits and the patient’s overall condition.
Consultation
The osteopath will evaluate pain type and medical history of the patient.
The origin of the symptoms will be treated and advice will be given on any health concerns.
This will help to empower patients to develop attitudes and lifestyles that don’t just fight illness but also help prevent it.
Treatment
Osteopathy can treat :
Osteopathy can also treat children’s problems e.g. sleep trouble, gastroesophageal reflux, colic, irritability.
Osteopathy may be defined as a system, or science, of healing that uses the natural resources of the body for the adjustment of its structure, to stimulate the preparation, and distribution of the fluids and forces of the body, and to promote cooperation and harmony in the body mechanism.
It is a holistic medicine which concentrates on treating a person as a whole because the body systems are interconnected and related. Osteopathy is based on manipulation techniques which focus on the structure of the body (bones, muscles, joints and associated functions).
It is a complimentary medicine and looks not only at physical symptoms but also at lifestyle, habits and the patient’s overall condition.
Consultation
The osteopath will evaluate pain type and medical history of the patient.
The origin of the symptoms will be treated and advice will be given on any health concerns.
This will help to empower patients to develop attitudes and lifestyles that don’t just fight illness but also help prevent it.
Treatment
Osteopathy can treat :
- Lumbar, dorsal, cervical pain
- Headaches, Migraines
- Neural disorder (cervico brachial neuralgia)
- Tinnitus
- Gastroesophageal reflux diseases, Digestive disorders
- Gynaecologic pain, Genito-urinary trouble
- Muscular pain and articular pain
- Anxiety, Stress
Osteopathy can also treat children’s problems e.g. sleep trouble, gastroesophageal reflux, colic, irritability.