Osteopathic science is a holistic evaluation and treatment system which identifies and treats dysfunctions in the body. Understanding the complexity of human structure, Osteopathy perceives the person as a whole.
Osteopathy takes a holistic, whole-body approach to healthcare. The osteopath uses different types of palpation in order to evaluate the shape, tension, position and mobility of body structures analyzed. Osteopathy emphasizes physical manipulation of muscle tissue, the viscera and bones. The distinct techniques of osteopathic treatment are the Structural, the Visceral and the Cranial Osteopathy.
Structural Osteopathy primarily deals with the nervous and musculoskeletal system, focusing on body structural problems and problems caused by mechanical imbalances.
Visceral Osteopathy deals with the internal body organs and intestines. Visceral manipulations work towards locating the source of any problem causing restrictions in visceral abdominal mobility and improving the function of individual organs. Focusing on restoring mobility, the osteopath aims at increasing blood and lymphatic circulation, thereby enhancing the body's self-healing process. The connection between visceral dysfunction and musculoskeletal pain is thoroughly addressed in the books of the celebrated Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O.
Cranial Osteopathy is a subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle cranial manipulation techniques. Dr. Sutherland, an important figure in American osteopathic medicine, perceived a subtle palpable movement within the bones of the cranium and was the first osteopathic physician to conceptualize the cranial approach. Recognizing this phenomenon as life’s purest and most vital expression, he named his discovery the primary respiratory mechanism.
The osteopath assess the quality of the patients' Cranial Rhythm and uses craniosacral manipulations to relieve pain, restore dysfunctions and fluid mobility. This manual therapy technique deals with disorders of cerebrovascular fluid circulation and malfunctions such as spinal pain, digestive disorders, sinusitis caused by head or bodily injuries.
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