Osteopathy is based on the understanding that our bodies are self healing and self regulating. It emphasizes the unity of the body and the interrelationship of structure and function. When anatomical structures become unbalanced or restricted because of injury and compensation, the body can't function at its full capacity, which can lead to dysfunction, pain, and disease process. Osteopathic manual treatment works to restore proper body mechanics and restore motion where it’s been lost, in all soft tissues including fascia, muscles and ligaments. The goal is to gently coordinate these structures in order to free up the nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels and promote healing by allowing the body to function as the self healer it is. Because changes are made gently and slowly over time, the body has time to integrate the changes and the results are effective and long lasting.