Martina Huebner , Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Magnetfieldtherapy

Martina Huebner , Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Magnetfieldtherapy on Fuerteventura

...What´s Osteopathy?

1. Definition
Osteopathy is a medical discipline based on manual diagnosis and treatment of impaired movement within the human body. Impaired movement between different tissues of the body result in impaired functioning of the body, thus causing illness. Osteopathy is a combination of three things; science, art and technique, much the same way as man are a combination of mind, body and spirit.
Science
It’s science lies in an in-depth knowledge of the human body, derived from basic medical subjects such as anatomy, physiology, neurology, pathology etc. This knowledge allows us to practise osteopathy safely and to know when a patient should rather be referred to medical practitioners.
Art
The art of osteopathy lies in understanding the patient one is dealing with. Understanding how to approach him/her in a manner that will restore balance to the body and therefore allow the body to reclaim a healthier state.
Technique
Techniques are the body of Osteopathy. They allow medical science and the artful approach towards a patient to be channelled into a manual treatment that removes the obstacles that impede normal movement.
Combine these three elements with a passion, conviction and will to help others.

2. Principles
a. The reciprocal nature of structure and function.
One of the fundamental laws in osteopathy and nature is the following: The integrity of a structure governs the function of that structure. This implies that an impeded integrity leads to an impeded function. The opposite however is also true. A loss of function results in a loss of structure. For example: A car that has lost a wheel (loss of structural integrity) won’t drive very well (loss of function). A car that has not been driven for many years (loss of function) rusts and breaks down (loss of structure). In osteopathy we go searching for these two components and restore the structure or function of the body so that good health is assured.
b. The body is a biological unit; the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
A second fundamental law in osteopathy is that all structures and functions in the body are interrelated. What happens to one part of the body has repercussions for the whole body. This means that osteopathy not only treats the

structure and functions that are affected but also looks at the whole body system and treats it as well.
If we return to our car analogy, we can state that a punctured tyre not only causes problems for the tyre (the part) and wheel but inhibits the smooth driving of the car as well (function of the whole). This principle makes the osteopathic approach to patients a holistic one.
c. The natural auto-correction mechanism.
Human beings, like every other animal on earth are constantly exposed to the forces of nature. We are constantly battered by climatic changes, germs, gravity, stress, etc. Our bodies continually react, trying to find an optimal balance and remain healthy. This unique ability osteopaths call the auto-correction system.
We know from the first two principles that loss of movement and/or function, effects our whole organism. It follows then, that when we have loss of movement or function in the body, the auto-correction system is also impeded, resulting in a loss of health. By restoring mobility osteopaths take away the obstacles that impede our auto-correction system, thereby allowing it to find a new balance. The result is either a full recovery or at least an improved quality of life.
3. History
During the previous century, the American physician Dr. Andrew Taylor Still discovered the principles and laid the foundations of osteopathy.
On the 22 June 1874 Andrew Taylor Still christened his newly discovered principles "Osteopathy".
In 1892, he founded the first school of osteopathy in Kirksville in the state of Missouri (USA).

In 1896, the state of Vermont, slowly but surely followed in wake of other states by legally recognizing osteopathy.
4. Training
In order to practice osteopathy you have to be a trained professional. There is no room for improvisation when treating the public. If you want to become a safe, competent and independent therapist you need academic training.
5. Practice
An osteopath not only treats musculoskeletal problems such as joints, muscles, tendons etc. but also headaches, digestive disorders, gynaecological complaints and lots more...
A consultation starts with the taking of a case history. Subsequently the osteopath makes his own manual examination including information from x-rays or lab results. After this examination he is able to say whether or not the patient can be treated with osteopathy or should be referred to a general practitioner.
Treatment is based on gentle manual techniques designed to restore mobility. Osteopaths never prescribe drugs or use invasive techniques such as surgery or injections.
Our goal as osteopaths is not to treat the illness itself but to stimulate the natural auto-correction system of the patient. It in turn will heal the patient.
Treatments last anywhere from forty-five minutes to one hour and cost between 60 to 90 €uro.
In Belgium and the Netherlands part of the costs incurred can be refunded if your osteopath is recognized by the national register for osteopaths.

6. Osteopathy compared to other medical professions
Classical medicine
Modern day medicine advances daily with considerable new technological breakthroughs. We are able to diagnose and treat problems sooner and more effectively than ever before. The treatment however is based on looking at illness symptomatically, from a cellular point of view.
Modern osteopathic medicine looks at structure and function from a macroscopic point of view and therefore we are able to help many patients where the standard medical aetiology of the complaint is not clear. We look at patients and ailments through different eyes giving us another vision on problems.
As classical medicine works from a cellular model, and Osteopathy from a macroscopic model, these two forms of medicine do not have to compete with each other. They are not an alternative to each other but rather complementary to one another.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic originated from osteopathy.
The greatest difference between osteopathy and chiropractic is that the latter concentrates on the axial skeleton or spinal system when treating patients. Osteopathy goes further and treats all the other systems of the body as well..
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy principally treats patients who need rehabilitation or they treat local problems symptomatically. Osteopathy approaches the patient as a whole.

Manual therapy
Manual therapy also originated from osteopathy and concentrates on the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathy goes much further subjecting all tissues to a thorough examination.

Just now it is possible to find here on this island an “Osteopath”. Her name is
Martina Hübner. She comes from Germany and You can call for an appointment he own number: (0034) 928 86 30 29
Movil: (0034) 628 026 605