Osteopathy is a completely manual approach to care, which aims to restore the correct mobility in the different structures of the body. It is a technique that understands the person and his health as a whole and not as isolated mechanisms. Osteopathy works on all the elements of the body, whether articular, muscular, vascular, etc., to achieve a better functioning of the body as long as there is no pathology or injury that requires medical intervention.
Principles
One of the basic principles of osteopathy is the relationship between a structure and its function; for example, if there is a change in the mobility of a rib it could alter the respiratory function, or vice versa. To achieve the desired results, it is necessary to carefully observe the vital capacity of the individual, as well as the correct blood perfusion and drainage, and their neurological relationships in order to better adapt their treatment.
An indication for this therapy appears when conventional medical treatment is unresponsive, and it is a good option when the patient presents pain that is not justified in spite of complementary tests. The fact that it is a manual therapy is a great virtue that makes osteopathy a very beneficial work for the patient.
Treatment
Pain is the most common symptom treated in the osteopathic office, especially that which manifests in the musculoskeletal system such as back pain, joint pain, sports injuries, etc.. In certain stages of pregnancy can also be very beneficial if osteopathy is applied, as it can intervene in cases of improper position of the fetus or avoid certain pain derived from the process.
The treatment is performed by a therapist through a thorough anamnesis, in order to obtain as much information about the patient. From here, a general exploration is performed, taking into account all the elements of your body in order to rule out or corroborate all the possibilities that arise. All this, with the use of the most appropriate techniques depending on the information extracted from the patient.