During
the consultation, the manual practitioner in osteopathy will do:
· a complete
evaluation of the patient’s vertical posture, weight bearing, typology,
tensions, contractures, spasms, the quality of the tissues and skin, etc.
· global,
regional and local functional testing, passive, active and specific tests
depending on the objectives of the evaluation.
· palpation of
the different tissues and physiological rhythms in order to ascertain the
severity and origin of osteo-articular blocks and myofascial tensions as well as
the importance of the restriction it creates and imposes on the organism,
locally and at a distance by compensation.
· the
identification of the causes and a synthesis of all his findings. The
osteopath then weighs and prioritises the symptoms. Taking into consideration
the patient’s state of health, age and vitality, he will build a specific
osteopathic treatment plan most appropriate for each person.
· an osteopathic treatment follows precise objectives:
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treat the person according to his or her complaints and wishes (pain, functional
restrictions, somatic disorders, etc.)
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treat the causes of these dysfunction.
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restore movement to the different mechanisms and systems of the organism which
preserve, maintain equilibrium and health, sometimes at a distance from the
troublesome site, by liberating them from their constraints (tensions,
pressures, lockings, etc.)which affect general circulation at the arterial,
venous, nervous and lymphatic levels.
This
approach ensures a more effective integration of the local treatment,
significantly reduces the chances of the condition becoming chronic, and
improves the functioning of each system, one in relation to the other.
· an explanation to the patient of what was done and why, followed by advice
concerning their particular case. It is important that the patient becomes
self-sufficient and responsible of his or her well-being.
Most patients will feel considerable relief after 2 or 3 appointments, although 5 to 8 treatments or more are required in the majority of typical cases to completely resolve the origin of the dysfunction or pain. This, of course, is depending upon the pathology present.