Osteopathy

Osteopaths assume that the body has the ability to heal itself and that illnesses and complaints arise when this balance is disturbed. Osteopathy focuses on the manual examination and treatment of the body in order to identify and correct such disturbances.

Osteopathic treatment is usually carried out using manual techniques in which osteopaths use their hands to apply gentle pressure, traction or rotation to the body in order to release tension and blockages and activate the body's self-healing powers. Osteopaths view the body as a whole and not just as isolated symptoms. It is important to note that osteopathy is an alternative form of therapy and is not endorsed by all medical professionals.