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 • Details about Osteopathy :

  Osteopathic medicine is a complete system of medical care, complementary to
  other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to
  alleviating an enormous range of conditions.  Our patients could be babies,
  children, pregnant women, the elderly, professionals, and sports people…The   philosophy is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, but the main
  cause. 
  The procedure it uses in diagnosis and treatment promotes healthy functioning in
  a person by correcting mechanical imbalances within and between the structures
  of the body such as: muscles, bones, ligaments, organs and fascia which is a thin
  layer of tissue that is found under the skin.  Correcting the mechanical imbalances
  in the structure is done by restoring or maintaining the harmonious working of the   nervous and musculoskeletal systems.  It emphasizes the inter-relationships of   structure and function, and the appreciation of the body's ability to heal itself. 

  The belief in the self-healing capacity of the body is very ancient and could be   associated to homeostasis. 
  Homeostasis is the process by which every living thing makes continual adjustments
  to keep itself in a stable condition and function to the best of its ability. 
  This occurs in every cell in the body involving a kind of memory. 
  The body's ability of self-healing is due to good circulation of the vital fluids such
  as: the nervous system, the blood system, and the lymphatic system. 

  The job of the osteopath is to remove the mechanical barrier in order to induce
  optimal circulation of these fluids. 

  Finally, Osteopathy has a holistic approach to   health. 
  This means that every part of the body is seen within the context of the whole;
  as all the organs and systems of the body are interconnected, we cannot treat
  one part without influencing and changing the whole. 
  This may mean that the cause of a problem may be far from where the symptoms
  are found. 
  For instance, a patient who has had a whiplash injury in a car accident may
  complain of pain in the lower back.  As the primary problem is located in the neck,
  until this is resolved there is little chance that the symptoms will disappear. 
  The Osteopath's role to find this out.
  This is why we can say that osteopathy is "the Art of Diagnosis ".


  When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well-tuned engine, it will
  function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving more for living.

  Craniosacral Therapy

  Every cell in a healthy body expresses a rhythmic movement which is fundamental
  to life. At the core of the body the cerebrospinal fluid, which bathes and cushions
  the brain and spinal cord, expresses this motion in a tide-like ebb and flow;
  while bones, organs and other structures in the body each follow their own
  particular pattern of movement. This motion is so subtle that it is barely
  measurable with instruments, but the hands of a trained therapist are able to
  perceive it.

  This type of therapy is most useful for babies; they tend to respond so well to
  the treatment and much more quickly than adults. Many infant problems, like
  colic, sucking problems, breathing difficulties, restlessness and irritability, may
  result from cranioscaral imbalances caused during the birth process.

  How does it work ?

  In response to physical knocks or emotional stress, the body's tissues contract
  and sometimes stay contracted. Any stresses, strains, tensions, or traumas which
  have been "stored" in the body on this way will restrict the body's functioning and
  may give rise to problems over the years. The effects may be both physical (such
  as back pain, migraine, or digestive disorders) and emotional (such as anxiety or   depression).

  What does an osteopath treat ?

  Since an osteopath can work on the musculoskeletal system, the organs, the
  nervous system (central and vegetative via craniosacral therapy), the blood
  system, and the lymphatic system it is possible to treat a wide range of
  conditions:

  1) The musculoskeletal system

      - Pains
      - Joint, bone disorders
      - Muscle aches
      - Sprains and pulls
      - Long standing injuries
      - Upper and lower back pain
      - Frozen shoulders
      - Tennis elbow
      - Stiffness and tension
      - Arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism
      - Sciatica
      - Spinal curvatures
      - Neuralgia…

  3) In he craniosacral field

      - Birth trauma
      - Learning difficulties
      - Insomnia
      - Depression
      - Emotional problems
      - Nervous disorders
      - Exhaustion
      - Headaches, migraine
      - Hormonal imbalances
      - Stress (or similar conditions)
      - Post dental trauma
      - Frequent sinusitis
      - Frequent otitis
      - Visual disturbances…