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What is Osteopathy?

The osteopathic therapeutic approach was first developed in the USA in the middle of the 19 th century by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. At that time he was searching for new methods of treatment without the use of pharmaceutical drugs and surgical interventions, that could be applied to various diseases. He noticed that every disease is deeply connected with changes of the patient's muscular, articular (bones and joints) and ligament structures - the so called muscular-skeletal system. These changes further affect the functional activity of inner organs.

Have you ever asked yourself if the lower back pain you are experiencing for years could be connected with your headaches? Or if your jaw pain could have anything to do with your knee ache? This kind of interconnections in the human body are exactly the core of my osteopathic therapeutic methods.

The 3 subtypes of Osteopathy:

Parietal Osteopathy
Visceral Osteopathy
Craniosacral Osteopathy

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The parietal Osteopathy focuses on the Musculo-skeletal System, consisting of bony skeletal structures, muscles, tendons, ligaments, soft tissue structures and other parts of the joints.

By feeling the mobility of joints, spine and limbs, I can find the reason for physical symptoms. Malpositions of the spine, muscular tension and other blockades can then be targeted specifically in therapeutic sessions.

The visceral Osteopathy deals with the function of inner organs and their connection to the skeletal system through soft tissue. The optimal mobility and blood supply to these organs are key aspects for their function.

The craniosacral therapy is a very light but deep form of physical therapy. At its basis stands the craniosacral system and the rhythm of the liquor, the fluid covering the brain and the spinal cord (for details see “what is craniosacral Osteopahthy exactly”).

The osteopathic therapeutic procedure follows the principles described by Dr. Still:

The body forms one unit. It is always as such involved in health and disease.
The body owns all healing powers needed
Structure and function are tied together

The osteopathic therapy uses the physical, emotional, and spiritual uniqueness of each individual to achieve the therapeutic goal togetherThe spine represents the center.

From an osteopathic point of view, the spine is not only important for the muscular and boney structures of the body but also for the nervous system, the inner organs and the mind. My approach puts emphasis on the diagnosis and therapy of dysfunctions of the body and the restauration of its own healing powers.