About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a philosophy which sees a dynamic relationship between the structure of the body and its function. Dr A T Still (1828-1917) an American medical doctor and the founder of Osteopathy, saw the body as self-maintaining and self-regulating but recognised that the body’s equilibrium could be disturbed by external factors including, but not limited to, injuries, occupationally induced strain and incorrect posture. To find out more, see article: Nociception and somatic dysfunction van Buskirk JAOA 1990
Osteopaths consider that health is not simply the absence of disease or pain. It is a state of balance and harmony between all aspects of a person’s being. In health a body should be able to deal with many of life’s health challenges and restore itself to optimum health afterwards.
The recognition that the body functions as a single unit and the structure and function are interdependent, requires that the osteopath does not only concentrate on treating the problem area, but uses manual techniques to balance interrelated systems of the body to improve health and wellbeing.
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Phillip, Canberra.
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