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If you suffer from physical complaints, it is important to know which type of care is best for you. Both osteopathy and physiotherapy can help, but they approach your complaints in different ways.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#1B2CC1″]<\/p>\n
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An osteopath looks at you as a whole. They examine not only the painful area, but also how other parts of your body are functioning. An osteopath asks themselves: \u201cWhy does it hurt there?\u201d<\/em> For example, a problem in your abdomen or skull can manifest itself as pain in your back or shoulder. Osteopathy focuses on three systems:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Working with their hands, osteopaths look for blockages or reduced mobility in these systems. The aim is to stimulate your body’s self-healing capacity.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#1B2CC1″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A physiotherapist focuses primarily on the recovery of specific physical functions, such as movement, strength and coordination, often after an injury or surgery. Treatment techniques may include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physiotherapy often focuses on alleviating symptoms and improving mobility and strength in the affected area.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#1B2CC1″]<\/p>\n To quickly understand the difference between osteopathy and physiotherapy, we have listed the most important aspects below:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_pricing_tables header_background_color=”#1B2CC1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font_size=”20px” price_font_size=”18px” price_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}” featured_table_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][et_pb_pricing_table title=”Osteopathy” sum=”'Why does it hurt?'” bullet_color=”#00ADC7″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.2em” price_font=”||on||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Holistic: considers the entire body Although osteopathy and physiotherapy have different approaches, they can complement each other well. For example, an osteopath can help restore balance in your body by restoring the mobility (flexibility) of the connective tissue (muscles, tendons, fascia, bones and joints). He loosens what needs to be loosened. Whereas a physiotherapist focuses primarily on the balance between load and load capacity. This often involves training, posture advice and taping. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#1B2CC1″]If you are unsure which treatment is right for you, it is always a good idea to discuss this with your GP or with us. We can advise you based on your specific situation.<\/p>\n\n
Physiotherapy: focused on recovery and movement<\/h2>\n
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Comparison at a glance<\/h2>\n
Manual techniques using the hands
The body’s self-healing capacity[\/et_pb_pricing_table][et_pb_pricing_table title=”Physiotherapy” sum=”'Where does it hurt?'” bullet_color=”#00ADC7″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.2em” price_font=”||on||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Focused on specific complaints
Exercises, massage, equipment
Restoration of movement and function[\/et_pb_pricing_table][\/et_pb_pricing_tables][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#1B2CC1″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\nWorking together for optimal results<\/h2>\n