Osteopathy - What Is It?
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.
Osteopaths are independent practitioners and therefore don't necessarily require you to be referred by a GP.
The first visit to an Osteopath will normally be for diagnosis, a series of examinations and a health history check will establish the specific condition and determine a treatment plan.
This usually consists of a set number of sessions that last between 30 minutes and 1 hour each, the cost of the treatment sessions varies, usually between £35 and £50 per session.
An Osteopath may also offer dietary and exercise advice to work in conjunction with the sessions.
Osteopaths are qualified professionals.
An Osteopath practicing in the UK would have trained for a number of years before qualifying; he or she will also be regulated and registered with the recognized council.
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.
Osteopaths are independent practitioners and therefore don't necessarily require you to be referred by a GP.
The first visit to an Osteopath will normally be for diagnosis, a series of examinations and a health history check will establish the specific condition and determine a treatment plan.
This usually consists of a set number of sessions that last between 30 minutes and 1 hour each, the cost of the treatment sessions varies, usually between £35 and £50 per session.
An Osteopath may also offer dietary and exercise advice to work in conjunction with the sessions.
Osteopaths are qualified professionals.
An Osteopath practicing in the UK would have trained for a number of years before qualifying; he or she will also be regulated and registered with the recognized council.
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