Osteopathy is treatment based on principles and techniques which focus on the relationship between the body’s structure and function.
Principles of treatment include:
- The body functions as one – body, mind, & spirit
- The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated
- Rational treatment is based on these principles
It is manual therapy that:
- Removes tissue restrictions
- Alleviates pain
- Addresses postural concerns
- Promotes renewed vitality and well-being
The osteopathic practitioner understands the body’s internal response to the external.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE BODIES NATURAL RESPONSES TO TOUCH (examples: fast or sustained, deep or light pressure, warm or cool) AND RESPONSES TO MOVEMENT (examples: slow, fast, direction, long or short lever to induce movement at a specific point) are applied with intention to provide ease throughout the body allowing homeostatic mechanisms to obtain and maintain a balanced state providing relief of symptoms.
Direct techniques
A combination of functional techniques.
Indirect techniques
A combination of functional techniques.
Balancing techniques
Works on ligamentous tension and ligamentous articulatory strain.
Combined techniques
Composed of an integration of techniques.
Reflex-based techniques
Such as neuromuscular techniques.
Fluid techniques
Including lymphatic and visceral pump techniques.
Body adjustment concepts are broken down into a number of modalities today with scientific explanation and studies.
Examples include and are not limited to:
- Still techniques
- Muscle energy
- Counterstrain
- Myotensive techniques
- Neural mobilization
- Facilitated positional release
- Fascial release, Fascial unwinding
- Cranial treatment
- Articular adjustment
- Visceral adjustment
Osteopathy TREATS THE CAUSE NOT THE SYMPTOM which consistently results in symptom relief.
A few reasons to get osteopathic treatment:
- General Pain & Discomfort
- Joint Pain – Injury, Arthritis, Sprains & Strains
- Nerve Entrapments
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain, TMJ
- Headaches
- Digestive Issues
- Women’s Health
- Sports Injuries
- Peak Performance Training
- Improve Posture
Corrective adjustment is the goal during every treatment.
Preventive treatment aims to maintain current levels of good health. This is a fabulous time to correct underlying issues that aren’t showing themselves as a symptom yet.
An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure.
Palliative Care provides symptomatic relief aiming to improve quality of life.
