Osteopathy is a drug free medicine developed by an American physician more than a century ago. It is a holistic approach aimed at the structure and function of the body based on the principle that good health and well being depends on smooth functioning of the skeleton, muscles and ligaments.
Osteopathy is usually regarded as just 'bone treatment' by many who have not properly explored all the benefits that Osteopathy has to offer. For example, someone suffering with reoccurring headaches may not give a second thought to Osteopathy yet it has been known that an underlying problem causing the headaches may be a problem that can be effectively treated by an Osteopath without the need for pain killing drugs. Expectant mothers can also benefit from Osteopathy both before and after giving birth.
Osteopathy can also offer a welcome pain relief for people suffering with Arthritis which can be a debilitating condition, an inflammatory disease that affects mostly smaller joints.
Sometimes the body's own self healing process can be hindered by misplaced vertebrae and realignment of the vertebrae can release the body's natural healing substances to heal the symptoms. Proper equilibrium is required to maintain good health and as such nutrition, lifestyle and posture are all taken into account.
Osteopaths use physical manipulation, massage and stretching to relieve muscle tension and increase joint mobility that will in turn enhance the nerve and blood supply to tissues that may be obstructing the body's own healing mechanisms. Lesions can occur when a joint is jammed and can restrict movement; in addition Lesions in the lower back can reduce or cut off circulation and could lead to disease. X-rays do not always show Lesions and are therefore sometimes missed causing pain, discomfort and obstruction. Osteopaths are particularly looking out for damage to the body's framework when assessing the patient for treatment.
This is an interesting article that gives some good information and advice regarding Osteopathy. So if you are considering going to an Osteopath for treatment this article has some useful advice to offer.
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