Osteopathy

based on the German version "Osteopathie"

Description

Osteopathy is a type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones. Practitioners of osteopathy are referred to as osteopaths. Its name derives from Ancient Greek ὀστέον (ostéon) 'bone', and πάθος (páthos) 'pain, suffering.

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Form

Individual therapy

Clinical applications

Time

Costs

Not covered by the German public health insurances

Benefits

• Improved body function, flexibility, and mobility.
• A more restful, deeper sleeping pattern not interrupted by pain.
• An increase in your energy levels to help you function more adequately with home, work and leisure activities.
• A reduction in stress levels and muscle tension.

 Potential adverse

As the body recovers, symptoms may exacerbate and physiologic metabolisms may fluctuate. It  is  typical  for  some  patients  to  experience  localized tenderness, stiffness, numbness, weakness,  headaches,  diarrhea, and menstrual  changes.