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About Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a holistic manual system of health care that was founded and developed in the late 1800’s by Dr. Andrew Still, MD, who developed this system to provide an improved method of diagnosis and treatment.

Osteopathy treatment is focusing on the structure and function of the whole body. We believe that mechanics imbalances give disturbance in function and this can lead to poor health.

Osteopathy is a safe and effective manual treatment, grounded on the deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and neurology.

Osteopathy mean contribution to medical sciences is this unique view point and understanding the relationship of disease and dysfunction.

In this method we pump fluids, mobilize joints manipulate organs treat arteries stimulate nerves and we can even influence and perform corrective techniques on the human brain and its inner structures. This can all accomplish by the hands, this is what manual medicines does. This is Osteopathy.

Osteopathy Succeeds

Osteopathy succeeds because it is not biased to any one system or method of treatment.

What to Expect?

An osteopathic treatment starts with a confidential medical history, followed by a thorough full body evaluation and precise assessment. You will be evaluated both actively and passively, and precise attention will be paid to your structure and form.

During the evaluation, the osteopathic practitioner will use her / his hands to find somatic dysfunctions. A somatic dysfunction is present when there is asymmetry, restriction or alteration of motion, tissue texture changes or symptoms such as pain, numbness, burning, tingling or itching. The somatic dysfunction is an indication to the osteopathic practitioner in the presence of postural imbalances, mechanical strains, injuries, infections, visceral diseases, as well as many other pathologies.

An osteopathic practitioner does not only treat symptoms, but also examines the entire body to address the underlying causes of the problem.