Osteopathy is a hands-on, holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on restoring balance and mobility in the body. It emphasizes the interconnection of the body’s structure and function, using gentle manual techniques to promote self-healing.
Osteopaths assess and treat a wide range of conditions, from musculoskeletal pain to postural imbalances. Whether addressing chronic discomfort or enhancing overall wellness, osteopathy aims to improve mobility, reduce tension, and support optimal health.
Treatments are tailored to each individual’s needs, considering lifestyle and physical demands. Osteopathy is safe for people of all ages, from infants to seniors. Our clinic is dedicated to helping you achieve pain-free movement and long-term well-being through compassionate care and expert techniques.
Benefits of Osteopathy:
- Reduces pain and stiffness
- Reduces muscle and soft tissue tightness
- Increase mobility and flexibility
- Enhance circulation throughout the body
- Correct postural deformities
Philosophy of Osteopathy:
- The unity of the body:
A manual osteopath views the body as a connected unit, where dysfunction in one area affects the whole system. They recognize the close relationship between the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, understanding that issues in one can influence the other.
The human body is capable of self-regulation and self-healing:
The body has a natural ability to heal and maintain health, relying on proper circulation and tissue connection. Manual osteopathy supports this self-healing mechanism, helping restore balance and promoting overall well-being.
Structure and function are interrelated:
This is one of the most unique aspects of osteopathy stating that the musculoskeletal system can manifest changes in and can develop changes in other body systems. Doctor Still emphasized the great importance of the role of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease.
History of Osteopathy:
Osteopathic medicine was founded in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, an American physician seeking better treatments after losing his children to spinal meningitis. He established the first osteopathic school, the American School of Osteopathy, in Missouri in 1892. In 1897, his students formed the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), which set education standards for osteopathy. The AOA received U.S. Department of Health accreditation in 1952 and Council for Higher Education recognition in 1967. Key milestones included defining curriculum and study length by the Associated Colleges of Osteopathy in 1898.