What does a manual practitioner in Osteopathy actually do?

An osteopathic treatment follows precise objectives:

1. -Treat the person according to his or her complaints and wishes (pain, functional restrictions, somatic disorders, etc.)
   

2. -Treat the causes of these dysfunction
   

3. -Restore movement to the different mechanisms and systems of the organism which preserve, maintain equilibrium and health, sometimes at a distance from the troublesome site, by liberating them from their constraints (tensions, pressures, lockings, etc.) which affect general circulation at the arterial, venous, nervous and lymphatic levels.
   

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This approach ensures a more effective integration of the local treatment, significantly reduces the chances of the condition becoming chronic, and improves the functioning of each system, one in relation to the other.

An explanation to the patient of what was done and why, followed by advice concerning their particular case. It is important that the patient becomes self-sufficient and responsible of his or her well -being.

Most patients will feel considerable relief after 2 or 3 appointments, although 5 to 8 treatments or more are required in the majority of typical cases to completely resolve the origin of the dysfunction or pain. This, of course, is depending upon the pathology present.