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.
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He proposed that manipulating bones could cure diseases in order to restore the original flow of blood. Osteopathic medicine practices include a drug-free system that relies on manipulative techniques instead of drugs. In approximately 1895 a distinct manipulative profession called, Chiropractic began.
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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.
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