Osteopathic treatment may significantly relieve pain and assist healing, and not just for muscular and joint pain, but also for migraines, problems with internal organs, as well as for developmental disorders in babies. Osteopaths work with their hands: They seek out inner tension through touch, assess the possible causes, correct bad posture and release the blockages.
In recent years the effectiveness of these methods has been scientifically proven and is accepted in many cases as a supplement to conventional therapies. Ultrasound elastography in particular can be used to visualize the elasticity of muscles and connective tissue, while more detailed research into fasciae has yielded many positive results.
Orthopedists hope such treatments may save their patients from the need for surgery. In many cases, they can improve mobility and alleviate the damage caused by chronic pain.
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