Questions and Answers About Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy is a specialty in osteopathic medicine that deals with the cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system (CNS).

Questions and Answers About Osteopathy

What is Osteopathic Medicine?

Osteopathic medicine is practiced by real licensed physicians who believe in a hands on healing for those who are ill or injured by correcting imbalances of the musculoskeletal system that allow the body to heal itself.

What is Cranial Osteopathy?

Cranial Osteopathy is a specialty in osteopathic medicine that deals with the cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system (CNS).

Does it hurt to have osteopathic manipulation?

There should never be any pain involved with osteopathic manipulation. You will feel the hands working on your body. The patient is made to be comfortable during all procedures. The golden rule for osteopathy is to do no harm.

Why do I hear a popping noise during manipulations?

Certain techniques used may create a popping noise or sensation but if this may be the case you will be informed of the possibility of popping prior to the technique being applied. The popping sounds generally occur during spinal manipulations.

How long will treatment last?

The length of the treatments are dependent on the severity of the illness or injury, the general health of the individual and how long the patient has been ill or for how long the patient has had the injury.

What is the difference between osteopathy and chiropractor?

Individuals who practice osteopathy and chiropractor all are required to have 5 years or more of training and both healthcare fields are regulated by statute law. Basically the techniques involved in osteopathy are gentler and more rhythmical in nature and there is less of the spinal manipulation. Chiropractor does tend to do a lot with spinal manipulation. Those who practice osteopathy tend to work on a wider scope of the body and those who do chiropractor deal mainly with the spine and the pelvis.

Is Osteopathy safe?

Those who practice osteopathic medicine do so only after at least 5 years of training and are licensed to practice medicine and surgery. Most techniques used are gentle and have the purpose of aiding the body to heal with minimal intervention. The golden rule is to do good and to do no harm.

Do I have to be referred for osteopathic treatment?

General practice doctors can refer patients to osteopathic medicine and those who practice osteopathic medicine (O.D.s) do work with other medical professionals on occasion. Anyone at anytime can schedule an appointment to be seen at an osteopathic clinic with or without a referral from their medical doctor.

Do Insurance companies cover osteopathic medicine?

Yes, most major insurance carriers will cover osteopathic healthcare. It is best to check with your insurance company for specifics on your coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Anytime you have questions regarding your health or your care while seeing an osteopathic professional, please ask the O.D., or the staff so that all of your concerns and questions can be addressed and answered to your full satisfaction. It is by asking questions that we can learn about a topic. Knowledge allows us to make better decisions for our health and for our bodies.