Friday, November 13, 2009

Chiropractic vs. Osteopathic Therapy


Greg Sawyer, D. C.

Most of our patients have trouble understanding the similarities and the differences between Chiropractic and Osteopractic practice and therapy.
Chiropractic therapy centers on the philosophy that the body is capable of restoring its proper balance by the structure of the spinal column and joints, in order to restore the proper working order to the nervous system from the spinal cord to the organs and the tissues of the body. When the vertebrae are properly aligned, the spine is flexible; nerve impulses from the brain can travel freely along the spinal cord and to the all organs and tissues of the human body. The Father of Chiropractic, Dr. D.D. Palmer’s philosophy is centered on the innate ability of the body to heal itself, an ability controlled by the central nervous system. If the spine becomes misaligned, the body can’t longer restore the balance on its one to any other part of the body, including its proper joints, organs or soft tissues. It focuses on the way of living, the diet, how we exercise and it is holistic by its nature and methods.
Osteopathic therapy is based on the postulate that the body can function properly only if blood and nerve impulses are allowed to flow throughout the body unimpeded. If the spine or any other joint comes out of alignment and blocks the blood and the nerve flow, disease and pain may appear. As the musculoskeletal system is the body largest energy user, any tension of restriction in this system can deplete the body of its energy and thus results in illness. Osteopathy treats the whole person instead of the set of symptoms or separate health concerns. Osteopathy centers on restoring the balance in the musculoskeletal system- and thus inside the entire body throughout spinal manipulation. It centers to the whole diet, life standard, habits, and way of living and exercising. It is the bridge between the orthodox medicine and the holistic medicine.

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