Why Choose Osteopathy?
Osteopathy works with the structure and function of your body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. Osteopaths use physical manipulation, stretching and massage, osteopathy manipulates and strengthens the musculoskeletal framework of the whole body to treat a specific discomfort.
Osteopathy does not result in surgical complications or potential addiction, and it can be safely practiced or discontinued more freely than with other treatments, some of the most impressive benefits of osteopathy results from its versatility. A skilled team, such as our osteopaths in Guildford, can use these treatments to provide a wide range of benefits for you, making it the perfect option for most aches and pains.
Manage Chronic Pain
As osteopathy is a fundamental process that restores order to the body, it can reduce discomfort from a number of conditions including asthma, arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Although the treatment usually focuses on manipulating the musculoskeletal system, the benefits of osteopathy transfer into a variety of underlying tissues, including organs, as well. By directly interceding into the flow of various fluids through the involved tissues, the body is encouraged to heal or correct structural damages.
As well as treating the cause of chronic pain, osteopathy is helpful in reducing the strain on joints, improving posture, relieving tension, and dramatically increasing the range of motion without causing further stresses.
Ease Pregnancy
Throughout pregnancy, hormonal and structural changes can occur and cause a great deal of discomfort. By relaxing the tendons of the feet to spread apart as well as the hips to change shape. Although this isn’t a necessary part of pregnancy, it can absolutely cause muscle tension, systemic stress, and ongoing discomfort. Osteopathic and Podiatry treatment is able to mitigate much of this bodily unease, and help to restore balance.
Osteopathy Can Prevent Injury
You can prevent injury with osteopathy treatments, you can increase your muscular flexion and resilience, thereby increasing range of motion and preventing tearing. Osteopathy is able to improve the resiliency of various tissues, making them less likely to suffer damage under stress. This is especially useful for athletes who are prone to sports injuries, physical labourers, persons who depend on repetitive motions, and the elderly who are often more susceptible to stress-related injury. Osteopathy can, in many cases, prevent further damage to an injured body part as well, while still shortening the recovery time and decreasing pain.
Can These Treatments Help With Relaxation?
Osteopathic and massage treatments are hands-on treatment options. Skin-to-skin contact has been shown to increase dopamine levels, and promote relaxation and wellness. As well, by improving circulation, lymphatic flow, and vascular response, osteopathic treatment is an excellent way to assist in relaxation in a patient, during the healing process.
Promote Fluid Flow
Osteopathy can increase circulation to better distribute nutrients and oxygen into the body, reduce blood pressure, decrease inflammation, restore lymphatic balance to increase bodily detox, treat sleep apnea, promote better sleep habits, and increase a feeling of overall wellness.
Osteopathic treatment is able to develop and support a better, healthier lifestyle, and patients are able to heal faster, and avoid further injury, discomfort, or illness, It’s a fantastic way to decrease tension, restore the body to its natural function, and increase healing.
Book An Appointment Today!
If you feel that you could benefit from Osteopathic treatments, choose a reputable team of Osteopaths and contact Crofton Healthcare today. We are confident that you will feel better than ever after your visit.