What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a diagnosis and treatment system for a wide range of health conditions.
Hands are placed on the body to assess and treat.
Osteopaths understand the structure (anatomy) and the function (physiology) of the human body.
“Anatomy is a living wholeness of function and should be seen as a mystery of form, not a static academic structure” – James Jealous
Health is far more than the absence of dis-ease, symptoms and conditions. The whole body is continually active and striving towards optimum health. Osteopaths support this process.
Osteopathic Principles
The body functions as an integrated whole. Anything that happens to one part, has the potential to influence all other parts.
Tensegrity – The bones and joints of the body are suspended and float in a sea of soft tissue. Our 3D structure is held in position by balanced tensions within muscles, ligaments, tendons, membranes and fascia ( soft tissues )
All the cells, organs and systems that make up the body require a good blood supply. The arterial circulatory system carries all necessary components to each cell and tissue. Tissues have the capacity to self-heal and repair.
For example, we do not always completely recover from an injury due to heat cream or strapping, healing comes from within. Our bodies have an incredible capacity to respond to overwhelming events (whether physical, emotional, mental, chemical etc) We may retain deeper strain patterns within.
With subtle palpation (observational touch) knowledge and skill, obstacles that may be perceived as delaying or limiting the body's internal healing can be detected, understood and gently treated.
This field of Osteopathy is particularly suited to people with long term health issues, following injury or trauma, suited for anybody who prefers gentle Osteopathic treatment techniques. Often called cranial Osteopathy/involuntary motion, the approach applies to the whole body.
Elaine Seymour is registered with the General Osteopathic Council
Registration number 1618
