What is Osteopathy?
The philosophy of Osteopathy is based on four basic principles:
- Each structure in the body supports the body’s functions.
- The natural flow of the body’s fluids – lymphatic, vascular and neurological – must be preserved and maintained.
- The human body is the sum of its parts. Its physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive systems don’t work independently - they work in harmony.
- When the body has no restrictions, it has the inherent ability to heal itself.
Manual Osteopaths understand the interconnected nature of the human body and aim to treat the cause of your condition. This approach extends the benefits of osteopathic treatment beyond initial symptom relief and helps to prevent or reduce recurring conditions.
Osteopathy is known to positively affect the circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems. These benefits are active components in helping your body’s natural mechanisms and healing defenses improve. While treatment outcomes do vary, people often experience noticeable improvement to their movement, mobility, and overall health and well-being.
