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Osteopathy for adults & seniors
Throughout adult life, the body faces mechanical and functional stresses that can progressively impair its mobility and comfort. Osteopathy intervenes at every stage of this evolution, to relieve existing complaints and preserve the body's functional capacities for as long as possible.
Why consult an osteopath as an adult?
Pain and mobility
Musculoskeletal pain is the most common reason for consulting an osteopath. Muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments are subjected daily to stresses that can generate pain and restrictions of movement.
- Low back pain
- Neck pain and cervical pain
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Joint pain: knee, hip, shoulder, wrist
- Post-trauma sequelae: sprains, fractures, post-surgical recovery
Headaches and functional neurological complaints
Certain mechanical tensions in the body can be the origin of functional neurological symptoms. Osteopathy can help relieve these when no organic cause has been identified.
- Headaches and migraines of mechanical origin
- Neuralgias: sciatica, cruralgia, cervico-brachial neuralgia
- Functional vertigo
- Sleep disorders
Stress and tension
Chronic stress has direct repercussions on the musculoskeletal and visceral systems. Osteopathy can help attenuate its physical manifestations, as a complement to medical or psychological follow-up if necessary.
- Diffuse muscle tension
- Persistent fatigue
- Stress-related sleep disorders
- Functional pain without identified organic cause
Digestive disorders
The digestive system is closely linked to the autonomic nervous system and the mechanical structures surrounding it. Tissue tensions or mobility dysfunctions can have repercussions on its functioning.
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux
- Bloating and abdominal pain
- Transit disorders: constipation, diarrhoea
- Functional colopathy
ENT disorders
Certain chronic ENT conditions may benefit from a complementary osteopathic approach, particularly when recurrent and when no organic cause has been identified.
- Chronic sinusitis
- Recurrent otitis
- Functional tinnitus
Uro-gynaecological disorders
Osteopathy can support certain functional uro-gynaecological complaints, as a complement to appropriate medical follow-up.
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Dyspareunia
- Chronic pelvic pain
Osteopathy for seniors
As we age, the body gradually loses mobility and elasticity. Everyday movements can become painful or uncomfortable. Osteopathy supports this ageing process in both a preventive and curative approach, working on overall mobility, quality of movement and the body's adaptive capacity to maintain comfort and independence for as long as possible.
This list is not exhaustive. If you have questions about the relevance of osteopathic care for your situation, please do not hesitate to contact me before your first appointment.
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