According to the World Health Organization (WHO):
Among the main indications of this type of therapeutic approach, it is worth highlighting all those musculoskeletal dysfunctions that present with pain at the level of the spine and limbs and that are caused by trauma, accidents, repetitive movements, bad Postures, alterations of visceral function, stress, etc.
It can also be effective in the treatment of:
- migraines
- Vertigo
- Bruxism and temporo-mandibular occlusion problems
- Otitis
And in disorders:
- circulatory
- digestive
- endocrines
- traumatic
- gynecological
- functional type pediatric.
Although osteopathy is perhaps better known for the treatment of back pain (lumbalgia, cervicalgia, back pain, etc.), it can also be effective as a treatment of other types of symptoms such as:
- and others such as stress, tension headaches and generalized fatigue.
- Musculoskeletal disorders: muscle contractures, tendinitis, etc.
- Respiratory disorders: recurring colds, sinusitis, non-productive cough, respiratory difficulties, etc.
- Digestive disorders: Irritable colon, constipation, excess acidity, abdominal spasms, etc.
- Genito-urinary disorders: incontinence, menstrual pain, dyspareunia, etc.
- Problems and monitoring of pregnancy: back pain or sciatica, inguinal pain, swollen legs, etc.
- Pediatric disorders: congenital torticollis, sequelae derived from the application of orthodontics,
- Sleep disorders, hyperactivity, learning difficulty, growth disturbances, etc.
- Prevention of injuries and dysfunctions in the body, which may lead to future discomfort.
- improvement of the vital state.