Osteopathy has been practiced since the 1800s and is founded on the principle that structure and function are interrelated. When mobility and balance are restored, the likelihood of dysfunction and pain is reduced.
Manual Osteopathy approaches the body as an integrated system, assessing and addressing:
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Muscles
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Joints and bones
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Fascia
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Organs
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Fluids
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The craniosacral system
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Nerves
For example, shoulder pain is not treated in isolation. Treatment may include the surrounding musculature, fascia, joint mechanics, rib cage, spine, and associated structures contributing to the restriction.