Osteopathy

Manual therapy that looks for the origin of the symptom and restores mobility to the whole body.

Osteopathy sees the body as a unit: when one structure loses mobility, others compensate, and pain often appears far from the real problem. Osteopathic treatment looks for that cause and restores movement where it has been lost.

Why it hurts where the problem is not

A stiff hip forces the lower back to move more than it should, and the back ends up hurting. An old ankle injury changes the way you walk and months later the opposite knee complains. The osteopathic assessment traces those compensations before deciding where to treat, because treating only where it hurts usually brings short-lived relief.

Structural, visceral and cranial osteopathy

Structural work addresses joints, muscles and fascia. Visceral work addresses organ mobility and its effect on the back, useful in functional digestive discomfort or low back pain that will not respond. Cranial technique uses gentle work on the craniosacral system, with good results in headaches and sustained tension.

What a session is like

It starts with an interview and an examination of overall movement. From there we choose the right techniques and the pace your body accepts: not everyone needs joint manipulation, and in many cases gentle work is more effective. The session ends with movement guidance for home.

Osteopathy and physiotherapy together

We do not treat them as rival disciplines. Osteopathy releases and reorganises; therapeutic exercise consolidates. Combining both is what breaks the cycle of improving after each session and relapsing days later.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between osteopathy and physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy starts from the specific injury and works a great deal with exercise and physical agents; osteopathy starts from the whole and looks for distant compensations through manual techniques. In practice they complement each other, and here we usually combine them in the same plan.

Are manipulations safe?

Yes, when performed by a trained professional after ruling out contraindications in the initial assessment. They are also not always necessary: gentler alternatives give equivalent results in many cases.

How many osteopathy sessions are needed?

Many people notice changes from the first session. For an established problem three to five spaced visits are typical, and we give you a clear estimate from the start.

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