Osteopathy is a health care practice aimed at improving health across the whole body system by manipulating the body’s musculoskeletal framework. Osteopathy is a medical profession that dates back more than 100 years ago. During the civil war, Andrew Taylor believed that by correcting the imbalance within the body structure, the body could heal itself. With the new-found knowledge, he came up with body manipulation techniques to cure the nerve systems by focusing on the spine. His methods have been improved over time. The methods form the core of what is practiced by over 114,000 medical professionals in the US alone.
Osteopathy is primarily based on the whole idea that our whole body is interrelated. Most of the diseases and ailments result from problems within the musculoskeletal system-bones, nerves, and muscles. VCOM Sports and Osteopathic Medicine shares how an osteopathic medical provider works with you to find your best health options.
Osteopathy as a Channel to Holistic Health
Many illnesses and diseases are cropping up due to lifestyle dynamics; people have found themselves looking for a holistic health approach. Holistic health is an approach centered on the collective health of an individual. Osteopathy focuses on treating the whole body and is a great choice for achieving holistic health.
An Osteopathic Doctor maybe your best alternative to achieving holistic health. An Osteopathic doctor focuses holistically on treating a single body part and the whole body system. An Osteopath Doctor offers a holistic approach to health care by using hands-on, manipulative techniques guided by well-coordinated biomechanics to improve the circulatory, nervous, and lymphatic systems by focusing on correcting the alterations of the musculoskeletal system.
The techniques that an Osteopath may use, which are referred to as Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for holistic health care, include;
- Articulation- Rhythmic Joint Movements
- Spinal Manipulation
- Soft Tissue Massage
- Gentle muscle stretching
- Visceral manipulation of pelvic and abdominal muscles
Similarities Between a DO and an MD
A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine is referred to as DO, while an MD means a Doctor of Medicine. The similarities between a DO and an MD still fizzles many people. The average person is more likely to be familiar with ‘MD’ than ‘DO.’ On a closer look, though, one will find that a DO has the same qualifications as an MD. The similarities between an MD and DO are.
- Upon completing their course, both attend medical school are all certified to diagnose, treat, perform surgeries on patients, and prescribe medication.
- Both meet the same requirements for licensing to practice their professions from the relevant state licensing boards
- Both can perform in any specialty
Osteopathy and its Impact on Health
The holistic approach Osteopathy offers to health care can impact your health positively. Its non-drug use and hand-based manipulation techniques can improve vital body systems like circulation, nervous and lymphatic systems. Optimized functions of these critical body systems can lead to the reduction of toxins in the body. The overall result is a rejuvenated body system.
A whole body holistic approach to health is the cornerstone of VCOM Sports and Osteopathic Medicine’s care. If you’re ready to take control of your health and needs, contact us for an appointment at 540-232-8405. We would love to work with you!
