Diverse common questions in relation to osteopathy.
Some frequently asked questions made by patients and people troubled with pain and discomfort prior to attending the osteopathy consultancy:
What is an osteopath? The osteopath is the professional who studies and looks upon the human body as a collection of workers, dedicating his or her efforts to ensuring there is peace and harmony amongst all of them. It is not easy to describe the function of the osteopath, however, through dialogue, examination, non-aggressive treatment and confirmation of the results, he or she ensures the remission of pain and an improvement in the quality of life of the patient.
Does attending an osteopathy consultation represent any type of danger? Absolutely not! The profession of osteopathy is made up of health professionals with university degrees, who are also registered with the ROE, a guarantee of the qualifications of all those affiliated thereto. In any event, if the patient has any hesitation in the application of manipulations, the osteopath is trained to perform alternative techniques, just as effective, but more prolonged over time.
What types of pain can be cured with osteopathy? To reply to this question, it must be borne in mind that the osteopath does not treat illnesses, but rather treats the patient. Medicine is based on the treatment of similar pathologies with the same remedies. The disadvantage of this is that the same symptoms may have very different causes, and even what may appear to be a cause may in fact be a symptom, and therefore unless one seeks the true motive or cause, the only thing achieved is that the body cannot adequately respond to its lack of balance.
Can all ailments be treated with osteopathy? Osteopathy cannot treat all ailments, however appropriate osteopathic treatment can help and improve quality of life for almost everyone.
For what type of pain is osteopathy effective? Osteopathy is effective in muscular and skeletal problems. Osteopathic treatment is particularly effective in spinal pain and peripheral problems (sprains, tendonitis ...) Osteopathy is also effective in visceral problems. Osteopathic treatments provide good results in both mild and chronic digestive problems. Osteopathy is also very useful in headaches. Osteopathic treatment can provide relief from migraines, headaches and nausea. Osteopathy can also provide a solution for traumatic injuries. Trauma almost obligatorily involves the imbalance of the organism, with the osteopath being an option for treating its consequences. It must be borne in mind that trauma not only affects the injured area, but due to the interaction of the organs and elements of the human body, it also affects the entire organism.
When should one visit an osteopath? The human body is a machine, in the same way that it is a vehicle, and just as a vehicle requires its revisions and maintenance, the human body also requires care. However, the human body is far more resistant to "neglect" than a vehicle, and can function in inadequate conditions for a long time. Whilst this fact can be an advantage, in the long term it is a disadvantage as injuries worsen and can become chronic. It is advisable to visit an osteopath when symptoms are first noticed, whether they be pain that is prolonged over time or ailments which affect everyday life.
Can osteopathy be useful for children with orthodontic problems? Orthodontics are prescribed for dental alignment problems, these problems can have their origin in the spine, which can generate tensions which prevent the correct occlusion in the mouth. Osteopathy will bring mobility to the spine which will permit the correct positioning of the jaws.
Does osteopathy have any contraindications? Osteopathy only has contraindications when treatment is not appropriate and in diseases such as cancer, sclerosis ..., as it cannot treat the disease, although it can improve the quality of life of the patient. Recent cranial trauma In the event that the osteopath is not sure of the patient's pathology
Within how many osteopathy sessions are improvements achieved? Each ailment is different, from its origin to its antiquity. Usually, within three or four sessions the ailment has been resolved. However, the patient may cease to feel any pain from the second session, although it is important to complete the treatment. To enable the patient's body to re-balance after the manipulations, it is customary to allow two weeks between sessions.
What types of osteopathy are there? Although there are different techniques, osteopathy is one sole therapy which, on account of the interactions between the different parts, encompasses the entire body. This is why there are no specialties within osteopathy.
