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Natural Medicines - Osteopathic Techniques The Therapeutic Benefits of Osteopathy By Lynda Keast, B.Ph.Ed, DipSIM, CAT(C), Osteopathy (Present Study) Osteopathy is a natural medicine that views the individual as a whole unit. Osteopathy assesses and treats restrictions in your body tissues and systems that prevent you from functioning at optimal health. It is unique because it focuses on the cause of pain and dysfunction rather than only on the symptoms. Benefits of Osteopathic Techniques • Removes underlying cause of pain - reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints - increases range of motion in the joints - treats spinal problems resulting from poor posture or spinal disc injuries • Relieves chronic pain through non-invasive treatment - decreases the stress on the joints - reduces tension in the body - relieves tension headaches and migraine headaches • Helps the body adapt during pregnancy • Reduces scars and adhesions • Treats trauma resulting from injuries or accidents • Encourages the body to heal itself - increases circulation - reduces blood pressure Osteopathic Techniques Include • Osteoarticular Corrections - gentle realignment of the bones • Visceral Mobilization - gentle mobilization of the organs of the body • Cranial Osteopathy - gentle movements of the bones of the skull • Normalization of Myofascial Tension - restoring normalcy in the muscles and surrounding tissue • Muscle Energy - creation of muscle relaxation through muscle contraction • Strain Counterstrain - method of relaxing and re-positioning joints