Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an autonomous and complementary system of primary health care, treating imbalances relating to the musculoskeletal system and all structural and functional integrity of the body. It is a science that detects, treats and prevents health problems by moving, stretching and massaging muscles and joints, promoting the restoration of postural balance and functional recovery of the individual.
Effective in the treatment of:
- Back Pain (neck pain, low back pain, scoliosis, disc herniation, torticollis, sciatica)
- Muscle, joint and rheumatic pain
- Muscle contractures and spasms
- Sports Injuries and Tendonitis
- Lesões desportivas e tendinites
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trauma
- Headaches
- Neuralgias
Benefits:
- Correction and postural improvement;
- Improvements in digestive, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic and immune systems;
- Slows the symptoms of joint wear;
- Improves joint mobility;
- Stimulates strength and flexibility;
- Immediate and prolonged pain relief ;
Osteopathy is concerned with eliminating the origin of the symptom and focuses not only on pain relief. The treatment is targeted at the musculoskeletal system, posture, organs and viscera, eliminating imbalances and harmonising all the structures of the body.
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How Does Osteopathy Work
During a treatment techniques are used that manipulate the musculoskeletal system (bone, muscle and joints) such as stretching and manual mobilization, that restore the structures that are blocked or dysfunctional, thus remedying the injury.