Osteopathic treatments

Osteopathic treatments / physiotherapy osteopathy: therapy for the body's balance

Osteopathy is a therapy based on a holistic view of the human body, which it understands as a unit. In the case of pain, osteopathic treatments look not only at the source of the pain but at the overall organic balance.

Rebalancing the system

Osteopathy is based on the premise that the balance between the different parts that make up the physical structure of the body…It works mainly with the bones, muscles and soft tissues that support the respective organs. According to the osteopathic understanding, tension or a blockage in this structure is reflected in a malfunction of the organs and the other physiological systems on which health and well-being depend.

What does the treatment involve?

Osteopathic treatment works with the whole body, with muscles, joints and soft tissues.Manual techniques are used. Osteopathic treatment can include:

• Soft tissue massage
• Joint mobilization
• Stretching
• Muscle energy techniques

This holistic approach aims to help your body find a state of balance. Each treatment is specifically tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

• A multifaceted therapy

Topics with which people often come to osteopathy include:

• Neck and back pain
• Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Repetitive strain and overuse injuries
• Pregnancy-related complaints
• Tendinitis
• Sports injuries

Because the body is understood as a unit, a connection is made between the musculoskeletal system and many illnesses. For this reason, osteopathy is also mentioned in connection with other complaints, such as: irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastritis, cystitis, incontinence, menopausal symptoms, asthma, cough, bronchitis, trigeminal neuralgia, tension migraine. Osteopathy does not replace medical clarification or treatment.  

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