Osteopathy

Since January 2024, osteopathy services have been provided on the premises of Bioclinic by OÜ Bellaforte, registration no. 11974550. The services are provided by lecturer and osteopath Maarika Sild and student osteopath Maia Paas. M. Sild teaches structural and functional osteopathy at the Osteopathy Academy.

Osteopathic therapy addresses both the structure and the functions of the body. Osteopathy restores the normal mobility, coordination and posture of your body, which in turn helps eliminate the source of pain and prevent health problems.

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy aimed at restoring the functionality of body structures (muscle tone, the integrity of connective tissue structures, microcirculation and innervation).

An osteopath works manually, using their hands. The main objective of an osteopath is to assess the condition of the bones, muscles and ligaments and to help restore appropriate muscle tone, proper structural function, blood supply and innervation.

Osteopathy is a manual treatment method suitable for addressing various health problems and pain conditions.

Disorders of the cervical spine: neck-related headaches (migraine), dizziness, jaw joint pain, shoulder and arm pain (periarthritis, periarthrosis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome), sensory disturbances (reduced hearing, impaired vision).

Disorders of the thoracic spine: mid-back pain, pain in the sternum, intercostal nerve pain, problems involving internal organs (cardioneurosis — pain in the region of the heart, heart rhythm disturbances).

Disorders of the lumbar spine: lower back pain, sciatica, pain in the hip, knee and ankle/foot region (numbness, sensation of cold), piriformis syndrome, coccyx pain, problems involving internal organs (menstrual disorders, constipation).

(Sports-related) overuse syndromes — so-called tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, as well as other similar problems affecting tendon attachment sites.

Preventive treatment can help prevent pain from developing later. If pain has been present for a long time, it may indicate that the body is signalling a need for attention. When attempts are made to eliminate pain with painkillers, the symptoms may become more pronounced and the underlying problems may become more deeply rooted.

It is particularly important for the patient to mention injuries and traumas that occurred in the distant past, as even events that happened during childhood can affect their current state of health.

What is the difference between osteopathy and other manual medicine specialties? What makes osteopathy special?

In general terms, the diagnostic and treatment logic of osteopathy and other manual medicine specialties based on manual activity – chiropractic and manual therapy – are similar. The techniques of chiropractic are the fastest and sharpest, those of osteopathy are the most delicate, detailed and consider the complexity and connections of the human body the most.

Frequency: interval between procedures 2-4 weeks

Contraindications are few and relative, i.e. that osteopathy can still be applied to them if certain treatment techniques are used skillfully and carefully. More important: acute inflammation, destruction (tumor, metastasis), pronounced osteoporosis, significant degeneration, deformation.