Osteopathy – An Alternative Method of Treatment
Osteopathy is one of the alternative ways to detect and treat parts of the body that have been injured. These parts may include ligaments, muscles, joints and nerves. These injuries can affect the body’s normal functioning. That is when osteopathic treatment comes into play. Osteopathic treatment helps the body regain its strength and get back in shape which helps the body in functioning as an efficient and balanced system.
If you were to compare the body with an engine, proper balance in the body will only ensure more energy and much better efficiency. There are several injuries that have potential enough to cause acute pain; osteopathic treatment can help alleviate this sort of pain. Osteopathic treatment is also helpful as far as chronic pain is concerned.
The word osteopathy has its origins in two Greek words. The root of the word is “osteone” meaning structure and the other part is “pathos” which means pain. There are numerous physical conditions that osteopathy can treat. Osteopathic treatment is especially beneficial for the following conditions:
- Back pain
- Neck, head, and shoulder pain
- Pain in the joints and other limbs
- Sciatica and other disc related problems
- Rotator cuff and frozen shoulder related problems
- Problems related to Elbow tendinopathy which is popularly known as “tennis and golf elbow”
- Rheumatism and arthritis
- Tension pain and Spondylosis
- Breathing and digestive problems
- Problems and irritation in the nervous system
- Migraines and headaches
- Sinus and Neuralgia related pain
- Recurring strain injuries
- Sports injuries
- Conditions related to stress
- Whiplash related injuries
- Symptoms that are associated with pregnancy for example heartburn, nausea, backache and so on
- Various problems in babies regarding sleep and colic
Postural or traumatic stress can often be the reason for muscle tension as these types of injuries hurt the fascias around the injured area which has a negative effect on the tissue around it. Injuries of these types have the potential to cause motion restriction and proper functioning in the body.
Continual circulation of bodily fluids is extremely important for the well being of a person. This is especially important because when circulation is not properly happening congestion occurs which disrupts the delivery of oxygen as well nutrients to the tissues and the same way cannot extract the impurities and waste out of the body. This creates pain and discomfort in the body. Problems like these may also be felt in the areas that are not that closely related to the injured area.
A Southend Osteopath makes of specialised skills and practices for identifying the restrictions as well tensions that are causing disturbance in your body. Their special skills and techniques not only figure out the source of the disturbance but also provide comfort by easing those restrictions so that regular bodily functions can be carried on.
People have found comfort and proper solutions and treatments for their health problems in the osteopathic method of treatment. Osteopathic techniques of treatments are innovative and are a suitable alternative for conventional treatment. There are a lot of similarities between osteopathy and physiotherapy and that is why patients are often referred to the Southend physiotherapy professionals.
Author Bio: Celia Barrymore is a health care professional who has expertise in both the fields of chiropractics and physiotherapy. She offers guidance regarding when you need to visit a Southend Osteopath.
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