based on the German version "Osteopathie"
Description
Osteopathy is a type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones. Practitioners of osteopathy are referred to as osteopaths. Its name derives from Ancient Greek ὀστέον (ostéon) 'bone', and πάθος (páthos) 'pain, suffering.
Form
Individual therapy
Clinical applications
Time
Costs
Not covered by the German public health insurances
Benefits
- Improved body function, flexibility, and mobility.
- A more restful, deeper sleeping pattern not interrupted by pain.
- An increase in your energy levels to help you function more adequately with home, work and leisure activities.
- A reduction in stress levels and muscle tension.
Potential adverse
As the body recovers, symptoms may exacerbate and physiologic metabolisms may fluctuate. It is typical for some patients to experience localized tenderness, stiffness, numbness, weakness, headaches, diarrhea, and menstrual changes.