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Osteopathy

Definition

It is a natural medicine which aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalance. To achieve this goal the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation and works with the position, mobility and quality of the tissues.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners palpate by a gently yet intentionally touching the tissues or systems under examination. With experience Osteopathic Manual Practitioners learn to palpate not just superficially but also very deeply within the body. This sensory information is received through touch receptors on the fingertips and palms, and through the
proprioceptors (motion and position sensors) embedded deep in the joints of the hands, wrists, arms, and even in the shoulders.

 The human body is a unified organism

Osteopathic physicians emphasize that all body systems, including the musculoskeletal system, operate in unison and disturbances in one system can alter functions of other systems. By recognizing the close relationship between body structure and organic functioning, the D.O. has a broader base for treating the whole patient.  

The body’s musculoskeletal system is central to the patient’s well-being

This system includes the bones, muscles, tendons, tissues, nerves, and spinal column – about 60% of the body mass. The musculoskeletal framework, D.O.s point out, is far more than an anatomical rack on which other organs are hung. It works in concert with all other organs. It may respond – properly or improperly – when a breath is drawn or body movement occurs. Besides being prone to mechanical disorders, the musculoskeletal system reflects many internal illnesses and may aggravate or accelerate the process of disease in the circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, and other body systems. Osteopathic physicians utilize all of the recognized procedures and modern technologies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease including drugs, radiation, and surgery. But the D.O. also has another pair of tools that enable him or her to accurately diagnose areas of dysfunction and treat them effectively. These tools are his or her hands.  

The body has a natural tendency toward health as well as the capacity to resist disease and to heal itself

The body’s own healing power, vis medicatrix naturae, is a main principle of osteopathic medicine and a basic condition of all diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, osteopathic practice is designed to support, stimulate, and in some instances initiate the body’s trend toward health.  

The osteopathic profession cooperates with all other branches of medical service

However, it maintains its professional independence in order to sustain and develop osteopathic medicine as a unique and comprehensive system of health care.

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