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PRINCIPLES OF OSTEOPATHY

a brief overview of the principles of osteopathy

In osteopathy there are 3 systems to be differentiated

Craniosacral system

In osteopathy, the CRANIOSACRALE SYSTEM includes the following areas of the body:

Skull, spine, pelvis, central nervous system and their surrounding membranes

Parietal system

In osteopathy, bones, joints, muscles and connective tissue are referred to as the parietal system.

Visceral system

In osteopathy, the VISCeral SYSTEM includes the following areas of the body:
Organs, Blood Vessels and Lymphatics

All 3 systems are interconnected on various levels and influence each other.

During the osteopathic examination & treatment, all 3 systems are taken into account and impulses are set that lead to the harmonisation of the entire system.

WHOLE

the human being as a unit

When Anrew Taylor Still spoke about man, he used the terms: MIND, MATTER and MOTION. This means loosely translated: "body, soul and spirit". He held the view that the function of each system depends on the good function of all other systems. In this context, the so-called myofascial system occupies a special position within the body systems. It connects all connective tissues of all body systems and gives shape and support to organs, muscles and bones. Psychological as well as physical traumas are reflected in the fascial tension. For this reason, Andrew Taylor Still also called the fascia "the hunting grounds of the osteopath".

SELF-REGULATION

pharmacy of God

When Andrew Taylor Still spoke about self-regulation or "self-healing" he also used the expression "God's pharmacy". This corresponded to the idea that the Creator of the universe created man in such a way that he could function without external intervention. The human body is able to defend itself against external as well as internal causes of disease and to regulate them itself. The prerequisite for this mechanism is the optimal functioning of all body systems. In case of a disease of the whole human system it is the task of the osteopath to find out the reason why these defence mechanisms have failed.

INTERACTION

between function & structure

these two are mutually dependent on each other. As long as the structure - like an organ, muscle or nerve - can perform its normal function, there will be no disturbances. This can be well illustrated by the example of structure = joint.

An intact joint enables harmonious and pain-free movements. At the same time, these very movements are a prerequisite for maintaining the joint apparatus. Thus, in the broadest sense of the word, movement disorders are the causes of dysfunctions and diseases.

ARTE - Documentary

Osteopathy - Healing with the hands

Source: © ARTE - Title: Osteopathy - Healing with the hands | Docu | ARTE - Documentary by Antje Christ (D 2019, 53 min).

For legal reasons, it is pointed out that the naming of the exemplary listed areas of application can of course not be a promise of healing or the guarantee of a relief or improvement of listed disease states. The areas of application are based on knowledge and experience in the therapeutic direction presented here (osteopathy) itself. Not for each area exists a relevant number of secured scientific findings, i.e. evidence-based studies, which prove the effect or therapeutic efficacy.