Amber Laris
Chiropractor and Osteopath INFORMATION SHEET
How Osteopathy Can Help Restore Your Sense Of Well-Being
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erhaps the single most important benefit to be derived from receiving osteopathic treatment is that it will improve your overall health and sense of wellness. While it is highly effective at treating specific complaints and conditions, osteopathic therapy is holistic and seeks to address your general well-being as well as treating particular illnesses, injuries or discomfort. A programme of osteopathic therapy requires you to examine your life/work balance, your diet and the exercise you take because it is centred on the idea that all the parts of your body should function together in a balanced state. An osteopath will encourage you to increase your awareness of how your body
“Osteopathy is not only beneficial in the treatment of injury or illness, it also provides a path to a greater sense of overall well-being.�
moves and how to treat it more carefully, as well as showing you how you can help yourself to reduce the risk of future problems. Osteopathic therapy seeks to remove the underlying causes of pain and discomfort rather than only treating the symptoms. It is non-invasive and helps the body to heal itself by restoring its natural balance and enabling it to function properly once more. A sore back, for instance, may also require treatment for other parts of the body to which it is related and connected. An osteopath treats structures in the body (e.g. joints, muscles, tendons) that, through injury, misuse or deterioration, are not functioning effectively and are causing pain, discomfort or stress. This is done through manual manipulation of the affected area - applying gentle pressure in the right place - which in turn improves the blood flow, relaxes muscles and frees up joints. An osteopath will also use tech-
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