Although they are generally confused with osteopathy and physiotherapy, they are two totally different and independent specialties. When you decide to seek the help of a physiotherapist or osteopath, you do so to obtain relief from an injury or discomfort.
Muscle discomfort needs to be treated, not only to relieve and resolve it, but also to prevent future injury or sometimes prevent it from becoming a chronic problem. Here are five reasons to consult a physiotherapist or osteopath.
Benefits of a physiotherapist or osteopath
Pourquoi dois-je consulter un kinésithérapeute ou un ostéopathe ? Peut-être votre réponse est-elle «parce que j’ai une blessure ou une douleur» et oui, la réponse est correcte, c’est l’une des principales raisons d’y aller, cependant le kinésithérapeute ou l’ostéopathe peut être plus qu’une solution, il aide aussi à prévenir de futures blessures. Parfois, nous souffrons d’un malaise ou d’une douleur dans une partie de notre corps et lorsque nous décidons de consulter le spécialiste, il est déjà trop tard.
A physiotherapist or osteopath can give you advice to help you achieve general well-being. If you still don't believe in prevention as a cure for certain illnesses, here are five reasons to consult a specialist:
Our body loses mobility
As a result of daily activities, muscles and joints lose mobility. A physiotherapist working with an osteopath as a preventive measure can slow down this process in your body and prevent it from causing pain.
A good osteopath acts quickly on the problem
The osteopath does not treat the symptoms, but identifies the main cause of the symptoms and follows its origin to combat it directly. For example, chronic gastritis can cause back pain.
Not being treated in time
If pain occurs and you don't give it the importance it deserves, it can become chronic over time due to wear and tear on the injured area and the force to which that part of the body has been subjected. You should consult a physiotherapist if you have an injury or condition that may worsen over time.
Increase defenses
An osteopath will help improve mobility, balance, elasticity and overall body coordination by manipulating the musculoskeletal system. What's more, the body's natural defense system is strengthened by the techniques used in osteopathy.
Prevention and advice
The physiotherapist prevents, corrects and informs. If you're an exerciser or trainer, this will help you avoid injury. It affects postural correction, normalizes and relaxes muscle tone. Even if there is no injury of any kind, it is advisable to consult a physiotherapist to prevent any type of muscular problem.
Although an osteopath and a physiotherapist are different specialties, both work hand in hand, with osteopathy complementing and enhancing the results of physical therapy.
Osteopathy places great emphasis on the body's structure, using specialized manual techniques to restore and maintain the body's natural balance. And a physiotherapist, in addition to natural agents such as cold, heat and light, treats pain and helps reduce inflammation and chronic muscular pain.
Would you like to consult a physiotherapist or osteopath? At physiobalance, we have a large group of specialized physiotherapists and osteopaths who will help you with a variety of natural methods to relieve any discomfort. Contact us and make an appointment.