Osteopathy

Many people think that an osteopath simply gives massages. In fact, that is not the case. An osteopath first examines the body as a whole and tries to find where the pain is coming from. Sometimes the pain is in the neck, but the cause may be in the shoulder, upper back, pelvis or internal organs.

Using gentle hands-on techniques, tense muscles are relaxed, joint movement is restored and conditions are created for the body to function normally. The osteopath does not work on the bones — but on the muscles, fasciae and nervous system. Once the tension is released, the vertebrae return to their natural movement on their own.

• Taking the medical history — complaints, when the pain started, lifestyle
• Vertical examination — posture, symmetry and body balance are assessed while standing
• Horizontal examination — identifying muscle blocks and areas of tension while lying down
• Referral for additional instrumental (imaging) or laboratory tests when needed
• Making a diagnosis and preparing an individual treatment plan
• Agreeing the plan with the patient and putting it into practice

Osteopathic treatment starts the body’s self-healing process. After the first session, the body may react in one of two ways: lightness and relaxation, or fatigue, mild aches and sometimes a rise in temperature. Both reactions are normal and usually pass within 2–3 days.

• Low back, neck, upper back and shoulder pain
• Herniated intervertebral disc and disc protrusion
• Scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, postural disorders
• Headaches and migraine
• Joint pain, osteoarthritis
• Functional disorders of the internal organs
• Pregnancy-related pain
• Developmental concerns in infants and children

• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Hyperlordosis
• Herniated intervertebral disc
• Disc protrusion and degenerative disc disease (spinal osteochondrosis)
• Low back pain
• Neck pain and “text neck”
• Neck hump (dorsocervical fat pad)