Mind-Bending Facts About Osteopathy That Will Leave You Stunned

Emily Fowler

13. The Feet: The Body’s Foundation

Unrecognizable masseuse therapist giving feet massage to anonymous female client lying on table with legs on towel in spa on blurred background. Photo Credit: Pexels @Anete Lusina

The first point of contact between your body and the ground is your feet, and osteopathy sees them as the foundation for your entire body's alignment. Imbalances in the feet or ankles can cause a ripple effect of dysfunction that travels up the kinetic chain, leading to knee, hip, or lower back pain. Through hands-on assessment and treatment, osteopaths can correct structural issues in the feet to ensure they provide a stable base. This proactive approach helps to restore proper biomechanics, reducing stress on joints and preventing long-term pain and injury.

14. Osteopathy for Pregnant Women

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Pregnancy causes significant physical changes that can lead to back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and other musculoskeletal issues. Osteopathy offers a safe and gentle approach to managing these discomforts. Through specific manual therapy, osteopaths can help the body adapt to the growing baby and prepare for childbirth. They focus on maintaining the flexibility and mobility of the pelvis, spine, and hips. By ensuring the body's structure is well-aligned, osteopathy can not only help relieve pain during pregnancy but also assist in a smoother birthing process and a faster postnatal recovery.

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13. The Feet: The Body’s Foundation

14. Osteopathy for Pregnant Women

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