At the Primal Movement Clinic, we offer osteopathy to all of our clients. Combined with naturopathy, C.H.E.K and dry needling, it is a powerful tool for improving the mechanical function of the human body, for both high performance and daily living.
Osteopathy is a primary health care profession focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, and the effects these disorders can have on general health. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well being of the individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues all functioning smoothly together.
Osteopathic philosophy emphasises that alteration of the structure of musculo-skeletal tissues (from misuse, injury or disease) may cause a change in mechanical function, and it is one of the osteopaths aims to restore the body to a state of balance. Osteopathic treatment is believed to help musculoskeletal tissue by improving fluid movement, maintaining good tension relationships between connective tissue and myofascial tissue, releasing specific segmental joint restrictions, and altering neurological reflex responses. This is achieved through the application of soft tissue massage, stretching, mobilisation and manipulation of joints to relieve muscle tension, enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help an indivduals own healing mechanisms.
Osteopathy combines well with other treatment types, especiailly corrective exercise and western acupuncture as it helps to relieve pain and discomfort. This reduction in pain enables the body to respond more efficiently to exercise rehabilitation, leading to a faster rate of recovery and well being.
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