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In this new informative capsule, we are joined by Eulàlia Mascaró, osteopath at the Respiralia Group in Menorca. She will talk about Ostheopathy and Cystic Fibrosis.
Interconnection of the human body
For Lali, the concept of osteopathy is a philosophy of understanding the body in a different way; like seeing the whole system. It does not focus solely on the affected area, but rather on finding the reason why it is suffering, trying to find out why that area is affected when the cause lies in a more global space.
She really enjoys her work, as it helps her understand where the problems that affect her patients’ daily lives come from.
Physical effects of psychosomatic problems
Psychosomatic illnesses are a reality.
The human body is completely connected anatomically, like a network, so a problem with the ankle, for example, may be caused by a problem in the hip on the same side as the ankle or even by a problem in the shoulder on the opposite side.
It could also be the case that a shoulder problem is caused by a problem in the spleen or liver.
While it is fine to release a muscle knot, in the long run it is more effective to understand why the body has created more density and pain in that area. If you release the cause, the pain will subside, so sometimes it is not necessary to touch the trigger point where the knot is located in order to release it.
Causes of lack of appetite in children with CF
Speaking of cystic fibrosis, in many cases, children with this disease do not eat well because they do not feel hungry.
Lali explains that, at the embryonic level, the digestive system is created. If there is a problem at that level, the digestive system will not work properly.
Therefore, she tries to connect those embryonic forces to release the tensions that affect the digestive system, so that they are likely to have an appetite and eat better.
The importance of an initial osteopathic assessment
According to Lali, osteopathy has different levels that treat deeper layers. The first assessment is more structural, that is, at the level of muscles and joints. Next comes the visceral examination at the level of tensions in the digestive system. Finally, there is the level of original information at a much deeper level.
At Grupo Respiralia, we encourage people with cystic fibrosis to at least have an initial assessment by an osteopath, as even just a physical assessment can provide people with CF with the tools they need to improve their condition.
Following this, a more visceral examination of the digestive system would be performed, focusing on ligament tension and support.
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