About Manual Osteopathy
Curious about Manual Osteopathy and what it can do for you? Allow me to help introduce you into the world of holistic, manual, whole-body healing and wellness! ​Manual Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body functions as a whole unit, with all of its complex parts and systems interconnected and reliant on each other for optimal function. It aims to realign the body to restore its abilities to heal itself from the inside out. Based on this idea, the practitioner performs a whole body assessment to locate all misalignments that may be causing or contributing to the discomfort you are experiencing and provide treatment that targets the root of the issue. This ensures that you are getting a full and comprehensive treatment for your ailments and not just a temporary fix for your symptoms.​Manual Osteopathic techniques are gentle with a focus on total body restoration.
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Originated by American physicians Andrew Taylor Still in 1874, Manual Osteopathy is founded on the belief that all structures of the body including muscles, bone, organs, soft tissues, nerves and vessels function collectively.
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This idea tells us that if there is restriction in one structure/part of the body that the rest of the body will adapt to compensate and try to fix itself. This can lead to issues such as pain, inflammation, lack of mobility and other health issues.
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With the findings of Andrew Taylor Still, Manual Osteopathy was born with a focus in treating the body as a whole in order to discover the root of the body's discomfort/dysfunction so that treatment is more effective and long-lasting. By taking in account all of the structures of the body and how they are interconnected, we are able to help the body return to it's optimal functioning rather than just treating symptoms that may not actually be the true problem.
Origins Of Manual Osteopathy
Principles Of Manual Osteopathy
There are 4 main principles of Manual Osteopathy that are as follows:
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The body functions as a unit
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The body has self-healing means
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Structure and function are interrelated
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The natural flow of fluids must be preserved