Osteopathy is a unique philosophy and natural system of health care that emphasis's the relationship between the structure of the body and the way it functions, based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts and cause disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques.

 

Osteopathy does not simply concentrate on the problem area but aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of imbalance and pain, focusing on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, and internal organs function as a holistic unit. To achieve this goal the Osteopathic Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation, to evaluate structurally the skeletal framework and associated muscles and works with the position, mobility, and quality of the tissues.

 

Osteopathic treatment uses skeletal mobilization and manipulation in conjunction with stretching, massage and a variety of muscle and fascia release techniques, not only to specific painful areas, but also to whole musculoskeletal and visceral systems to positively affect the body’s nervous, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive systems.

 

The aim is to alleviate pain and dysfunction in specific joints and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia) and also to restore integrated balance to all the systems of the body, enabling the body’s own recuperative powers to function optimally in order to provide overall good health.

 

Osteopathy is holistic, taking a wellness approach to musculoskeletal, digestive and constitutional imbalance, considering posture, mobility, exercise, diet, lifestyle and abnormal stress as factors involved in good health, vitality and general well being.