The techniques are very varied, but we must remember that it is not the techniques that are most important, but rather our ability to understand therapeutic integrity.

Osteopathy is known for its popular “trust”, precision spinal manipulation, but little is known about the depth and importance of other techniques, such as neuronal, stretching, muscle energy, isometric and proprioceptive techniques, techniques for the fascia, for the vascular bundles, inhibition and stimulation techniques, gentle techniques for the skull, visceral mobilization techniques and gentle visceral induction techniques…

Our goal in these interventions is to restore normal movement and function of the affected body structures, relieve pain, improve circulation and facilitate the body’s natural healing process. 

Osteopathy is used in a wide variety of disorders and organic conditions ranging from the osteoarticular and musculoskeletal system (sprains, muscle contractures, tendonitis, vertigo, radiculopathies , atm ), digestive conditions (irritable bowel, constipation, gastritis), and the genitourinary system (incontinence, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea). 

It is also indicated for respiratory conditions (asthma, cough, bronchitis), neuronal disorders (headache, trigeminal neuralgia), in the pediatric area , in the obstetric, sports, geriatric, postoperative areas and sleep disorders, fatigue, vertigo, stress and no less important, in the prevention area. 

And, as with any therapy, contraindications must be taken into account, such as cervical rheumatoid arthritis  , carotid or vertebrobasilar disease, bone metastases and  severe osteopenia  , patients with low vitality, fractures, unstable joints and recent surgeries. Also in patients with open wounds, deep vein thrombosis, underlying neoplasia, recent trauma, metastatic cancer, infections such as tuberculosis and hypercoagulable states. 

For this reason, in our center, we previously carry out a personalized assessment to evaluate whether these techniques are appropriate for you. 

Physiotherapy   is closely linked to  osteopathy since in both we use manual techniques for the treatment of health conditions and problems .  Both disciplines aim to reduce pain and restore your physical well-being through effective treatment techniques.  

Our team has extensive training in osteopathic manual therapy in all its forms. 

We perform diagnostic tests to determine movement restrictions and look for malfunctions in the system.

We always keep in mind that the body is an inseparable unit in which connective tissue surrounds muscles, bones and internal organs, connecting distant areas of the organism.

Because of these physical connections, symptoms often do not appear at the time or location of the injury. If there is an alteration in the function of the structure, it will end up altering that structure.

And if the structure lacks the necessary requirements, it can hinder its optimal function; this is why function and structure are closely related.

The techniques we use in Structural Osteopathy are aimed at activating the body’s own healing processes , helping to recover from illness and maintain health. Structural Osteopathy regulates the structures of the posture and body that cause pain, through specific manipulation, achieving:  

It is a highly effective treatment if you suffer from musculoskeletal disorders such  as: 

This mechanism is manifested by mobility between the skull and the sacrum due to a large membrane, the dura mater. This movement has to be harmonious and balanced, therefore, the moment there is any alteration in this movement, we may have some alteration in the rest of the body.

Therefore, treatment with this type of therapy will aim to balance the circulation of CSF thanks to various manual techniques.

However, osteopathy is a holistic therapy, so the patient must be treated in three areas: structural, visceral and cranial, since if these three systems are not in balance, our body will not function properly.

The viscera (stomach, liver, intestines…) are supported in our body by ligaments, muscles, fascia…

Therefore, the moment there is any dysfunction or alteration in the mobility of these structures, the functioning of the viscera will be altered, or conversely, any problem with the viscera can influence any of these tissues: muscle, ligament, since when a viscera has a dysfunction it can cause referred pain to other parts of our body, generating fascial and ligament tensions that cause stiffness and therefore pain. 

It is important that this mobility is harmonious to avoid these alterations.

To understand how osteopathy works, it is necessary to know that the body is considered as a whole, where each organ, muscle and ligament is related to each other.  Imagine our body as a perfect gear in continuous movement .

If one part does not move correctly, it causes other parts to not be able to perform their function either. Thus, shoulder pain may be related to the liver, neck pain may be due to a digestive problem or a lumbar condition may be caused by an alteration in the intestine. 

Visceral osteopathy treats functional and structural imbalances throughout the body, including the musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous and respiratory systems . The fundamental basis of osteopathy is movement, which is why it is about improving the mobility of visceral structures. 

One of the “conductors” of the movement of the viscera is the diaphragm , a respiratory muscle that moves the organs downwards in the abdominal cavity. Therefore, if this movement also presents some abnormality, it can cause alterations in the correct functioning of the visceral organs or some problem in the musculoskeletal system.  

The other movement that the viscera itself generates is called motility. If it does not work as it should, it can also cause its ability to function to decrease. 

The viscera are anchored to a bony structure by ligaments and fascia and are also connected to each other by ligaments, mesos and omentum. They all have a close relationship with the diaphragm. 

With visceral osteopathy we can therefore treat numerous pathologies: abdominal pain, reflux, hiatal hernias, gastritis, infantile colic, constipation, menstrual pain, back pain…  

Remember that osteopathy is a holistic therapy, so the patient must be treated in three areas: structural, visceral and cranial, since if these three systems are not in balance, our body will not function properly. 

We obtain effective results in the short term and the therapy is quick and easy to apply. From the first session, children usually react positively to the stimulation that Osteopathy has produced. 

It is a great tool to treat our little ones from even their first days of life. Newborn babies usually have a quick response to therapy, improving their discomfort, and helping their correct development from baby to child, and also from child to adult. 

Pediatric osteopathy requires a great deal of knowledge because the baby cannot provide us with apparent information, and we have to know the problem that affects him, its cause and its treatment.

At our centre we use very gentle structural, cranial and visceral osteopathy techniques, in which our specialist physiotherapists rely on their extensive knowledge of children’s physiology to detect and correct any problems they may have. 

Some disorders that we address with pediatric Osteopathy