OSTEOPATHY

The word osteopathy comes from the Greek words osteon (bone) and pathos (to suffer). It is a branch of science that evaluates the human body in terms of Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, uses special evaluation and treatment methods with scientific basis, and considers the body as a WHOLE.

Osteopathy is a scientific discipline accepted by the World Health Organization. The normalization of all the structures of the human body activates the body’s Autoregulation System that is the body’s self-healing system, and enables the body to heal.

Osteopathy is a Manual Therapy method applied to regulate the MOVEMENT SYSTEM. The osteopath finds and treats the movement restrictions of the joints, muscles and internal organs, that is all tissues in the body. This eliminates the pressure of movement restrictions on nerves and vessels. Thus, it solves the circulatory problem due to dysfunction and ensures the recovery of the patient. The main goal is to find the root cause of pain and treat that cause by eliminating it. For this, it focuses not only on the painful area in the body, but also on all tissues and systems of the body.

                There are 3 types of movements in the body. 1-Mobility 2-Motricity 3-Motility. In Mobility and Motricity Problems, the Osteopath finds and treats the limitation of movement. In Motility Problems, the organ and tissue structure is impaired. In this type of deterioration, the osteopath directs the patient to the physician. Physician is responsible for motility disorders. From this point of view, the osteopath does not harm the patient because he knows in which cases he will treat the patient and in which cases he will refer the patient to the doctor.

According to the Holistic Perspective of Osteopathy, the function of any part of the body depends on the functioning of other body parts and working in harmony with each other.

To explain with an example, the main complaint of a person with Low Back Pain may not be caused by the back. The reason for this pain can be: Short Leg, Curvature of the Spine, Ankle Sprain, Uterine and İntestinal Problems, Varicose Veins, Vitamin Deficiency, Mineral Deficiency and many reasons that we cannot count.

                Osteopathy was developed by Andrew Taylor Still (1828-1917) in 1874. Surgeon Dr. Still lost his wife and three children to meningitis. For this reason, he thought that the Classical Medicine Treatments applied at that time were incomplete and spent the rest of his life examining the human body and developing new treatment methods. Dr. Still revealed that in order to achieve a healthy body, the body must work as a whole. With this approach, he developed Osteopathic Therapies for the treatment, Evaluation and Treatment of the body Holistically. He opened the first School of Osteopathy in Missouri in 1892, and this School continues today as A.T Still University.

                Osteopathy, especially in Germany and England; In Australia, Canada, European Union countries, France, Belgium, New Zealand, Portugal, America. According to this regulation, Physiotherapists and physicians who have completed 5 years of training can Practice Osteopathy.

THREE MAİN PARTS of OSTEOPATHY

1-PARIATAL(Muscular-Joint-Skeletal System) : Parietal Osteopathy is used in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. It covers the treatment of Joints, Bones, Muscles, Ligaments and all Fascia groups in the body. It provides Mobility of the Joints by correcting the Range of Motion(ROM) of the restricted or locked joints. It includes techniques similar to Orthopedic Manual Therapy Techniques. In addition to Manipulation Applications, it also includes Muscle Techniques, Membrane Techniques, Mobilization and Lymph System into the program. It is an effective, painless and fast method.

Conditions where Parietal Osteopathy is applied:

• Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Jaw Joint Pain (Temporo Mandibular Joint)
• Low Back Pain, Neck Pain: Lumbar Hernia, Neck Hernia,
• Sciatic Pain and Numbness in Leg – Tingling
• Back Pain: Kyphosis, Curvature of the Spine(Functional Scoliosis)
• Hip Pain: Avascular Necrosis, Calcification,Arthrosis
• Coccyx and Pussy Pain (Inability to Sit)
• Knee Pain: Meniscus, Calcification, Cartilage Damage, Decreased Joint Fluid,
• Ankle Sprain: Edema, Swelling, Pain, Redness
• Gait disturbance
• Shoulder Pain: Frozen Shoulder(Adhesive Capsulitis), Periarthritis, Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Range of Motion Restrictions
• Brachial Plexus Nerve Compression: Numbness Problems that hit the Shoulder, Elbow, Hand and Wrist
• Contracture: Joint Movement Restriction: Hip, Knee, Ankle / Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist
• Tendinitis, Lateral Epicondylitis(Tennis Elbow), Medial Epicondyle (Golfer’s Elbow)
• Nerve Compression in hand (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), De-Qeurvain Syndrome

2-VISSERAL(Internal Organ and Musculoskeletal System Connections) Visceral Osteopathy; It covers the Movements, Ligaments, Vessels and Nerves of the internal organs. The Movements of the Internal Organs are very small. Restrictions on these movements cause disruption of circulation in the organs and later discomfort.

Causes of movement disorders in organs; Processes that cause inflammation, operations (wound and scar tissue), Malnutrition, Vitamin – Mineral Deficiencies can be counted as some of these. When there is a movement problem in the internal organs, the muscles stimulated by the Nervous System to which the relevant organ is connected enter into spasm. For example; The left shoulder and neck part of a person with Stomach Sroblems (Trapezius Muscle) is involved. A patient with Uterine Problems has pain in the Lower back, Coccyx (Sacrum) and Groin

Situations where Visceral Osteopathy is applied

• Stomach Pains, Reflux, Gastritis, Ulcer
• Fatty Liver, Fatigue Liver
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Menstrual Irregularity and Pain in Menstrual Period
• Uterus Dysfunctions; Curvature and Rotation
• Sexual Function Disorders (İnorganic, Physiological, Anatomical Problems)
• Intestinal and Digestive Problems: Constipation, Gas Bloating, Diarrhea, Spastic Colon, Irritabl Bowel Syndrome
• Immune System Problems: Rheumatoid Arthritis , Ankylosing Spondylitis etc.
• Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis
• Belly Shift (There is no such diagnosis in the medical language.)
• Muscle Pain Caused by Internal Organs

3-CRANIOSACRAL OSTEOPATHY (Brain Rhythm, Cerebro Spinal Fluid(CSF) Regulation) This system, which is formed by the Skull (Cranium-Occiput Bone) and the Sacrum bones, is a Manual Therapy method that includes the Nervous System, performed with soft touch movements. This method includes techniques that enable the production and drainage of the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in the skull and the relaxation of the Cerebral Membranes. While the Osteopath is doing Craniosacral Treatment, hand movements are invisible from the outside.

The Craniosacral Treatment approach developed by W. G. Sutherland in 1899. He was Dr. Still’s student. Having understood the Craniosacral Approach, the Osteopath decides for himself Where, When, How and for How Long to use this Technique in his sessions. Cranisacral Therapies are prepared individually. There is no ready, made program.

Conditions in which Craniosacral Osteopathy is applied

• Headache and Dizziness, Migraine Vertigo, Positional Dizziness, Balance Disorders
• Forgetfulness, Weakness, Fatigue, Inability to Rest, Depression, Tension
• Distraction, Concentration Difficulty, Inability to Focus
• Anxiety, Stress, Fear, Panic Attack, Anxiety Situations
• Pituitary, Thyroid Problems
• Uterine Mechanical Troubles, Menstrual Irregularity and Menstrual Pain,
• Urinary Incontinence, Frequent Urination at Night, Urinary Tract Infection, Sexual Disorders
• Chronic Fatigue and Sleep Disorder
• Jaw Joint Problems, Teeth Grinding, Teeth Clenching
• Facial Paralysis, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disorder
• Torticollis: Neck Curvature
• Inability to Swallow, Vomiting, Sucking Problems in Babies,
• Slipped Eyes in Babies

The Best Health Approach is don’t harm to the patient !