What is digestive tract osteopathy?
Osteopathy of the digestive system is a therapy that uses the hands to correct dysfunctions suffered by the body and, in this case, the digestive system. By palpation, the osteopathic physician checks the organic mobility to see if the organs are moving correctly. If the organ does not move as it should, there is a fixation that prevents the body from functioning properly, resulting in poor digestion. The objective of osteopathy of the digestive system is to restore mobility with gentle maneuvers, altering the ability of each organ to function properly.
Why is it performed?
Osteopathy can help in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive problems that, although they are not diseases, affect the quality of life of the patient, and can generate problems of overweight or the opposite. Some of these diseases treatable with osteopathy of the digestive system are: hiatal hernia, slow digestion, bloating, constipation, gas, fat intolerance, gastritis, among others.
In the abdomen there are many organs involved in digestion, which move. When they remain fixed, they hurt and do not fulfill their function, besides not performing a good digestion.
What does it consist of?
The osteopathy of the digestive system is based on painless techniques and maneuvers to diagnose which structures of the abdomen are interfering in a good digestion, for not having a proper mobility.
Once the problem is diagnosed, the osteopath returns the abdominal structures to their normal mobility through gentle movements, leaving each organ its space to function properly.
Preparation for osteopathy of the digestive system
The patient should not undergo any kind of preparation prior to the digestive system osteopathy session.
Care after the procedure
After the treatment the patient will notice a faster digestion, a regularization of the intestinal transit and less abdominal pain. In this way the body will better absorb minerals, vitamins and nutrients, helping to regulate weight.
However, it is recommended to follow a Mediterranean diet rich in fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, reduce the consumption of animal proteins (especially red meat) and eliminate many dairy products (especially cow’s milk), replacing them with vegetables. Processed and rapidly absorbed sugars should also be reduced.
It is also advisable for the patient to exercise regularly, as this will move the digestive tract, provide good blood exchange and balance the autonomic nervous system, which are necessary for good visceral health.