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OsteopathyOsteopathy is a very complex and complete form of total health care which has been around for many years. The techniques which are used in this form of alternative medicine rely on promoting healthy functions in a human by changing their habits and lifestyle towards a healthier approach. By doing so mechanical structures within the body are corrected, the structures consist of muscles, bones, ligaments, skin and organs. It is thought that in order to keep the body in perfect harmony, imbalances need not only to be restored but also to be maintained and improved so that the nervous system and muscular systems work together. The name osteopathy quite literally means “the suffering of bones” however an osteopath treats so much more than just the bones. While osteopathy is a form of alternative medicine it does have so much in common with traditional western medicine. Both forms rely on scientific knowledge of the human body and rely on clinical investigations into the cause of problems. Osteopathy however differs in one major way, in that it relies on making changes over a period of time rather than focusing on the immediate future. Osteopathy is not unusual in that it relies on the body’s own natural ability to be able to heal itself, there are many other forms of alternative medicine which follow this particular pathway and indeed date back to the time of Hippocrates. The system of the body being able to heal itself relies on the knowledge that over time everything will try to correct and stabilise imbalances to the very best of its abilities, the human body is no exception. It is thought that when an imbalance occurs within the body then the body and all its system and organs will try to put things right and if we are in general good shape then it is able to do so. It is only when we don’t take care of our body that it is unable to function as it normally would and repair itself. The human body is quite able to repair damage but only when in tip top shape, if people continually abuse their body by not looking after it then this is when problems begin and illnesses creep in. Illness can only take hold if we continue to mistreat our body. Which means the person has not maintained a sensible diet, exercise and not had a positive mental outlook on life? What is the basic treatment osteopath’s use? Osteopathy is a very diverse form of alternative medicine but there are some simple techniques which all use when practising and treating using this type of medicine. Although it has to be said the techniques which they use are the largest range in medicine which involves manual therapy. Some of the techniques used include massage therapy, stretching techniques, articulation techniques, muscle energy techniques and counter strain techniques. |
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