“During osteopathic treatment, hands work with soft tissues, bones, joints, the nervous system, and internal organs. Since the location of pain does not always coincide with its cause, body movements, tissue tension, joint mobility, and the function of interconnected structures are assessed. This helps to identify the cause of the ailment, correct impaired biomechanics, and help the body return to as natural a balance as possible,” says the doctor.
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Treatment is applied not only in cases of pain
Patients most often seek help for back, neck, shoulder girdle, or joint pain, but osteopathic treatment can also be applied in other cases – noticing changes in children’s posture or gait, uneven muscle tone in infants, headaches, dizziness, sleep disorders, or increased irritability. Methods and their intensity are selected individually, taking into account the person’s age, condition, possible benefits, and risks.
“Patients also come for functional digestive or respiratory system disorders, such as reflux, bloating, or recurring digestive problems. In each case, the overall condition of the person is first assessed and it is decided whether osteopathic treatment is suitable for them,” the doctor explains.
A consultation can be useful even without obvious symptoms. Greater body tension can be caused by long-term stress, fatigue, sedentary or monotonous work, regular intense sports. The doctor notes that during osteopathic assessment, movement limitations, tissue tension, or other functional changes can be noticed before they cause persistent pain.
P. Kazlauskienė notes that osteopathic treatment is not applied in the presence of acute, life-threatening disease symptoms. Emergency medical care is needed if stroke, heart attack, acute neurological disorder, or fracture is suspected. Procedures are also not recommended in cases of acute infectious disease or active oncological illness.
Compensatory movements are also corrected during rehabilitation
After an injury or orthopedic surgery, a person tries to protect the injured area for some time. This can change gait, posture, or usual movements, and greater load falls on healthy parts of the body. Such compensatory mechanisms help reduce irritation in the acute period but, if prolonged, can become the cause of new complaints.
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“Osteopathic treatment can help improve blood circulation, tissue elasticity and mobility, reduce not only pain but also swelling. It also works with scars, adhesions, and movement compensations formed after surgeries or injuries, which alter the body’s biomechanics,” explains P. Kazlauskienė.
The rehabilitation plan depends on the nature of the injury, the surgery performed, the healing stage, and doctors’ recommendations. At the “Hila” rehabilitation and sports medicine center, osteopathy services are combined with physiotherapy and other rehabilitation measures to restore movement freedom, reduce tissue overload, and help the patient gradually return to normal activities.
The body may need time to adjust after the procedure
After osteopathic treatment, patients usually feel greater body relaxation, freer movements, and reduced pain. Posture, breathing freedom, and sleep quality may improve. The effect depends on the nature of the disorder, its duration, and the individual body’s response.
“When disorders are chronic or long-lasting, muscle soreness, stiffness, fatigue, or local discomfort may temporarily appear after the procedure. These sensations can resemble the feeling after a more intense physical workout. Such reactions are usually mild and pass on their own, mostly within a day, less often lasting up to 72 hours,” says the doctor.
Osteopathy complements modern medical treatment and can be included in a comprehensive health improvement plan. Depending on the patient’s needs, it is combined with medication, interventions, or physical exercises.
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