Osteopathy and chiropractic involve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal system disorders (spinal column especially, shoulders, knees, feet…) and of visceral system disorders (digestive troubles, gynecological problems…). It is a non-medicated, natural preventive as well as curative therapy that aims to restore, or maintain, the body in its optimal state of health.
Osteopathy and chiropractic are a science, a philosophy and an art.
A science, because osteopathy and chiropractic refer to anatomy, physiology and neurology.
A philosophy that considers the patient as a whole and focuses on identifying and correcting the causes of symptoms that can be of physical (traumatic), chemical (poor diet, pollution) or emotional (family or work stress). These are commonly referred to as subluxations.
An art, because the detection of subluxations and their correction by osteopathic or chiropractic adjustment requiring precision and dexterity. Adjustments are small, fast, painless contacts applied in some areas of your spine and joints. Osteopathy and chiropractic can be used to treat different problems such as: cervical pain, headaches, lumbar pain (lumbago, sciatica…), digestive problem.