The Drug-Free, Non-invasive Manual Medicine
Known as Osteopathy
The healthcare alternative known, as
osteopathy is not viewed as a "preventative" but as a way to
restore the body's natural self-regulating ability. Osteopaths only
intervene when there is pain or discomfort felt in the
body.
The Drug-Free, Non-invasive Manual Medicine Known as Osteopathy
Doctors who practice osteopathy believe in treating the body by
strengthening the musculoskeletal portions of the body, which
include the joints, the spine and the muscles. The goal of
osteopathy is to have a positive affect upon the body's circulatory
system, lymphatic systems, and on the nervous system. Osteopathy is
a whole body approach to healthcare. Providing balance to all of
the body’s systems heals the body.
The healthcare alternative known, as osteopathy is not viewed as
a "preventative" but as a way to restore the body's natural
self-regulating ability. Osteopaths only intervene when there is
pain or discomfort felt in the body. This means that for general
conditions of the body, minimal treatment is necessary.
Osteopaths believe that our sleep patterns can be a testament to
the wellness of our bodies. Lack of sleep or restless sleep is a
key indicator that there is pain or discomfort within the body.
Therefore after manipulative treatment, the first signs of a
healing are the fact that the patient returns to experiencing a
good night's sleep.
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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.
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When an individual receives an osteopathic treatment, the
treatment has an impact on the entire body through the circulatory
system, the lymphatic systems, and the nervous system. When the
patient practices good dietary habits, receives adequate exercise
every day and lives a positive approach to life, he or she
experiences a better overall health.
Most of us lead more sedentary lives as we age. This leads to a
decreased amount of exercise. Osteopaths can direct sedentary
patients to do stretching exercises, learn new lifting techniques,
and how to posture their bodies and breath in a way that will
maintain good health and relieve stress. Early intervention in
lifestyle can improve health and reduce the cost of healthcare.
To prevent injuries it is crucial to have periods of rest away
from work, maintain a healthy diet and make positive lifestyle
changes. Staying active is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Osteopaths often treat alongside General practitioners,
dentists, podiatrists and other healthcare professionals as
necessary in the treatment of the patient.
The osteopath may advise the patient in home exercise programs,
lifestyle changes, and in dietary habits in order to promote
self-healing.
Typical patient complaints that osteopaths address are back,
foot, neck and heel or foot pain, sports injuries such as
repetitive strains, asthma, arthritis, digestive problems, work
injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and injuries such as
whiplash.
When a patient visits an osteopath for the first time a medical
history will be taken, an examination of posture and mobility, a
scan of the spine and perhaps x-rays of the neck and spine may also
be done. The osteopath will examine the spine, joints, muscles and
tendons by touch or palpation. Blood tests may also be ordered to
confirm any findings the osteopath has made during the
examination.
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