Osteopathy is an approach based on manual diagnosis and therapy, aimed at rebalancing the body as a whole by correcting dysfunctions in joint and tissue mobility. Osteopathy restores balance to the body by identifying and correcting dysfunctions in joint and tissue mobility. Taking the entire body into account, osteopathy uses specific techniques such as pressure, stretching, and twisting to restore mobility to the osteo-articular and visceral structures.
Conceptualized in the United States in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, this practice is based on fundamental principles established by its founder: “Structure governs function,” and vice versa. Anatomy is generally considered the structure, while physiology is regarded as the function. Therefore, the various bodily functions interact with the musculoskeletal system’s structure. Each anatomical structure of the body, whether muscles, joints, or organs, interacts with the body’s general physiology to ensure optimal physical balance.
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to care that is suitable for people of all ages who wish to improve their mobility, reduce pain, and regain balance.
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The Unity of the Body
This principle is based on the idea that the body is a biological, emotional, and spiritual unity. All parts of the body are interconnected through the organic tissues that compose it. An issue in one part of the body can affect the others.
Homeostasis or Self-Regulation
The body’s ability to self-regulate and self-heal. As long as balance is maintained, the body has the capacity to produce the substances necessary to sustain health. The role of the osteopath is therefore to stimulate this ability.
The Rule of the Artery
It is essential to ensure the free circulation of fluids (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.), which enables the production of all the necessary substances to maintain natural immunity and fight against diseases.
The Benefits
of Osteopathy
Every health issue, whether physical or psychological, indicates an imbalance in the body’s overall cohesion. By considering the patient’s lifestyle, habits, and overall condition, the osteopath has a broad scope of action and can help alleviate the following disorders and symptoms:
Musculoskeletal System: Pain or discomfort that may follow trauma or incorrect movements, affecting the musculoskeletal system. This includes conditions like lower back pain (lumbago), tendonitis, sprains, etc.
Nervous System: Headaches, dizziness, sciatica, femoral nerve pain (cruralgia), cervical-brachial neuralgia, Arnold’s neuralgia, sleep disorders, fatigue, attention issues, hyperactivity, anxiety, stress, depression, and more.