Since the beginning of osteopathy, somatic dysfunction has represented a central concept within osteopathy, according to Michael M. Patterson. Later osteopaths further developed Still’s approaches to the lesion concept, for which the term “osteopathic lesion” was coined, which ultimately evolved into the term “somatic dysfunction.”
Pediatric Osteopathy: Gentle Touch in the Early Years of Life
20. April 2026
In osteopathy, blockages and disturbances are resolved through gentle touch. This treatment is pain-free and simultaneously stimulates the body’s self-healing powers. Since osteopathic techniques are
