Osteopathy encompasses the interaction of structural organization dynamics and metabolic activities that give rise to form and function. Recognize the wisdom and intelligence inherent within each cell. It seeks to recover what has been lost; Find the innate self-correcting principles that guide us, keep us and restore us. He contacts us which is all powerful. Osteopathy is the study and practical application of anatomy and physiology.
The main osteopathic techniques most used today are:
Structural techniques
aimed at the restoration of the musculoskeletal apparatus and posture, with special attention to the spine and treating trauma.
The ‘trust’ or ‘crujir bones’
This is one of the best known techniques in the world of osteopathy for patients. It is a technique that implies little movement (low amplitude) and high speed, in order to reposition each of the altered joints. This technique requires a lot of experience on the part of the therapist, otherwise harmful injuries can be caused to the patient.
Cranio-sacral techniques
aimed at cranial, sacral and central nervous system problems.
Visceral techniques
Focused on the treatment of organs and viscera. The function is improved by handling to achieve better blood supply.
Trigger Points or Trigger Points
In this case they are the pain points that radiate pain. Jones’s technique consists of positioning an affected muscle in a comfortable position and while pressing the trigger point to reduce the pain at this point.
Myofascial release
The fascia is a very fine tissue that surrounds the muscles. If this tissue limits the mobility of the surrounding muscle fibers, some discomfort even pain occurs. The main objective of this technique is to avoid adhesions on the muscle, thus improving the muscle/fascia relationship.
muscle energy technique
The main objective of this technique is to relax pensioned or shortened muscles. The patient performs a sustained muscle contraction while the therapist performs a stretch of the muscles.
Cyriax
In this technique, a transverse friction in the injured tissue is carried out, thus eliminating waste substances and improving the irrigation of the tissues thanks to the inflammation that friction causes.
ATM treatment of the temporomandibular joint
The main objective of this technique is to relax the masseter muscle, since the high tension in this muscle can generate other associated problems such as bruxism.
RPG Global Postural Reeducation
A technique used to improve the alterations and pathologies of the spine. Its main objective is to relieve pain by balancing the muscle chains that encompass the musculoskeletal system. In this case the key tool is global active stretches.
Biodynamic osteopathy
It puts its focus on tuning in to the latent trend. It does not focus on eradicating the symptoms of the disease but on the cause, that is, on restoring and promoting health, innate in the body of each being.
Osteopathy takes the world of science for many years, and techniques do not stop evolving.