Louvrier Philippe (Thônex)

Osteopathy is a first-line therapy. It is a manual mechanistic medicine whose fields of application are :

• the spinal column
• limbs
• abdominal organs;
• and the skull.

Osteopaths treat their patients in the context of the whole organism.

3 reasons to consult an osteopath

• because mechanical problems are the responsibility of mechanical specialists
• because it's easier to maintain than to treat
• because osteopathy often complements rather than opposes allopathic medicine.

When to use osteopathy

• Joints: Sprains, consequences of osteoarthritis, tendonitis, epicondylitis (tennis elbow), certain meniscus injuries, etc.

• At vertebral level: Lumbago, sciatica, torticollis, cervicalgia, lumbago, dorsalgia, cervico-brachial neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, vertigo.

• For the skull: Migraines, headaches, trigeminal neuralgia. Certain recurrent rhino-pharynx affections in children and adults, otitis and sinusitis.

• In the digestive system: Functional diseases of the digestive tract can be treated by osteopathy through simple organ manipulation. Certain types of constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain, hiatal hernia, kidney and prostate disorders can be relieved by our work.

• Gynaecology and obstetrics: Osteopathic care during pregnancy enables the mother to adapt to her new morphology, thus avoiding the backache so common in mid-pregnancy. Pain during menstruation, dyspareunia, etc. can also be treated.

• For athletes : Osteopathy is the treatment of choice for functional problems encountered in sports. Major sports clubs call on the skills of an osteopath, who is indispensable for helping sportspeople achieve their full potential.

• Children: Osteopaths use their techniques from an early age, to treat cranial deformities after birth, recurrent ENT disorders, infant colic and intestinal transit disorders.