Osteopathy is indicated for the treatment of a wide variety of organic disorders, such as osteo-articular and musculoskeletal pathologies, such as, for example, sprains, tendinopathy or muscle contractures.
It is also recommended for treating digestive diseases and genitourinary pathologies, such as cystitis, amenorrhea or menopausal disorders. In addition, it can help with incontinence disorders. In the case of patients with respiratory diseases, osteopathy can also offer good results.
In another line, it can be applied in neuronal pathologies, which affect the quality of life of the patient, such as headaches or migraines, or in sleep disorders or mood disorders, through muscle relaxation.
One of the most important is myofascial release, which, through manual therapy, works on the adhesions between the fascia and the muscle, so that the muscle fibers improve their mobility, and therefore injuries are avoided.
Another of the most common practices is the muscle energy technique. In this case, the patient performs a muscle contraction, while the therapist performs the appropriate stretches to achieve muscle relaxation.
Osteopathy works on the release of trigger points, using the “Jones technique”: pressure is applied to these points, with the aim of relieving pain. And finally, the “Trust technique”, which places the joints using quick, painless movements, which is more commonly known as bone cracking.
The benefits of osteopathy are numerous, and good results can be observed in the short term. Among the most notable benefits, we find:
Between muscles and nervous system.
Improves stability and balance.
Reduces the likelihood of injury.