What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy restores and supports the body with a gentle hand
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What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual therapy
Osteopathy is a recognized medical discipline focused on the manual diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders arising from loss of motion in body tissues. An osteopath examines the entire body to identify the underlying causes of complaints, which often are not directly at the site of pain. Through subtle manual techniques, the osteopath addresses motion restrictions and their causes, enhancing mobility and enabling the body to heal itself.
Loss of motion can be caused by various factors such as accidents, inflammation, diseases, surgeries, stress, or poor nutrition. Symptoms may appear long after the initial disruption because the body initially adapts to the disturbance. When this adaptation ultimately fails, it leads to complaints.
"An osteopath treats the body as a whole and seeks the underlying cause of physical complaints to restore balance in the body"
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What is osteopathy?
The principles of osteopathy
Osteopathy is based on the principle that a person’s health depends on the harmonious cooperation between different body parts such as bones, muscles, and organs. Osteopaths examine the entire body to find the true cause of complaints, which often are not directly at the painful spot. The focus of osteopathy is on restoring mobility. Treatments include various techniques to restore body functions:
This involves adjusting joints and vertebrae to improve range of motion and reduce pain.
This technique reduces stiffness and increases flexibility by moving joints within their normal range of motion.
Targeted manual techniques around the internal organs that improve the mobility of the connective tissue around these organs.
Gentle techniques on the skull targeting the nervous system and skull mobility to reduce tension and blockages.
Includes myofascial techniques that relax muscles, improve blood circulation and promote general well-being.
Osteopaths use them to support the healing process.
All of these integrated techniques are effective for both acute and chronic conditions, helping to improve body balance and function.
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Treatment method
Osteopathy is a manual therapy that does not use drugs. Instead, osteopaths improve the mobility of joints, muscles and internal organs with specific techniques that have a direct effect on the body. These approaches help relieve pain, restore function and improve overall well-being.
Osteopaths differ in the techniques they use and their specializations, thanks to ongoing education where they learn new methods and delve into specific areas of osteopathy. At OsteoPlaza, we offer clients clearly defined treatments; no vague techniques or laying on of hands, but carefully tailored treatments with precisely the right intensity.
Who is osteopathy for?
Osteopathy is effective for a wide range of people, including adults, children, babies, pregnant women, and athletes. This treatment method is highly suitable for addressing various conditions such as persistent back and neck pain, complications after cesarean sections, digestive issues, and headaches. Additionally, osteopathy supports overall physical health and well-being, making it a versatile complement to conventional medical care.
- Where care and welfare meet
- Where care and welfare meet
- Where care and welfare meet
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What is osteopathy?
Scientific foundation
Osteopathy is a relatively new discipline in the Netherlands, but it is rapidly gaining popularity and recognition. In countries such as the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Finland, osteopathy is already an established part of mainstream health care. In the Netherlands, treatments by a registered osteopath are often partially reimbursed by most health insurance companies under the supplementary package under “alternative medicine”. However, we believe that the term “alternative” does not fully do justice to the professional nature and effectiveness of osteopathy.
The professional group of osteopaths is growing and places strong emphasis on continually improving the level of knowledge and scientifically substantiating treatment methods. Although the scientific foundation of osteopathy is still developing, ongoing research from home and abroad shows promising results, especially for the treatment of complaints related to the head, neck, back and abdomen.
