OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT
The first stage of osteopathic treatment includes a full examination: medical history (anamnesis), postural assessment, evaluation of tissues and joints, and both active and passive mobility tests.
The osteopathic assessment will reveal any mechanical imbalances in the musculoskeletal system, the cranium, and the visceral system. After this thorough and holistic evaluation, the osteopath will identify the patient’s lesion pattern or "lesional chain."
In the therapeutic phase, the osteopath applies a range of techniques tailored to the osteopathic diagnosis. The frequency and rhythm of the sessions vary from case to case.
One of the keys to this method is an accurate diagnosis. This is the most crucial phase and is always performed using the osteopath’s expert hands, which explore the body through manual tests and refined palpation. This allows them to identify potential joint, fascial, vascular, or autonomic dysfunctions affecting tissue function. The osteopath may also refer to diagnostic tools such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI as needed.
OSTEOPATHY IS DIVIDED INTO:
Osteopathy has three main fields of action:​
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The musculoskeletal system, especially the spine
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The visceral system
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The cranium
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Structural Osteopathy: Focused on the musculoskeletal system, it uses various manual techniques adapted to disorders of bones, muscles, and joints.
Visceral Osteopathy: Aimed at treating the tissues involved in the function of internal organs—such as fibrous membranes, muscles, sliding planes between organs, blood vessels, and nerves. All these structures must move freely in their anatomical path, which is not always the case due to adhesions or myofascial tensions. These restrictions can affect normal organ mobility. Manual visceral techniques help release these blockages, offering the body a healthier and more efficient functional base.
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Craniosacral Osteopathy: Uses gentle manual techniques to release and enhance the subtle mobility of the skull and its connection with the sacrum, through the meninges and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Postural imbalances, trauma, or muscular tensions can impact cranial nerves, arteries, glands, and other tissues that pass through or reside within the skull.
