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Osteopathy
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A recent survey of osteopathic practices underlined the wide range of patients treated.
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HALF SUFFER LOW BACK PAIN Most back pain results from mechanical disturbances of the spine e.g. postural strains, joint restrictions and spinal disc injuries. Osteopathy is a particularly successful approach to treatment. OVER HALF ARE WOMEN Many women are working mothers and this combination can give rise to many problems from the perennial headache to muscular ache. Many headaches originate from stiffness and tension in the neck and osteopathic treatment can often bring relief. Pregnancy can put a strain on the whole spine and osteopathic treatment can help the body adapt to the many changes it experiences. A QUARTER ARE IN THEIR FORTIES Many people are losing fitness at this stage in their lives and are more prone to injury. Osteopaths consider the whole person, examining posture and the strength and flexibility of muscle, ligaments and tendons. MANY ARE ELDERLY Pain-killers are not the only solution for the aches and pains associated with ageing. Osteopathy can help to reduce pain and stiffness in the less acute stages of arthritis. MANY PROBLEMS RELATE TO WORK Work, whether at a computer or in heavy industry can give rise to muscle, tendon and joint discomfort, often in the back, hands and arms.. Osteopaths use their hands both to investigate the underlying causes of pain and to carry out treatment using a variety of manipulative techniques. These may include muscle and connective tissue stretching, rhythmic joint
movements or thrust techniques to improve the range of movement of a joint.
Gentle releasing techniques are often used, especially when treating children or
elderly patients. Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and manual treatment for many conditions and is recognised by the British Medical Association as a distinct clinical discipline. G.P. referral is not required as many conventional diagnostic procedures are used during examination. In May 2000, osteopathy became the first major complementary health care profession to be afforded statutory recognition under the Osteopaths Act ( 1993 ). It is now a criminal offence for anyone to use the title " osteopath " unless registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Patients have the same safeguards as when currently they consult a doctor or dentist. Most people consult an osteopath because they have back pain, but the
American Doctor who developed the treatment in the late 1800's used it for a far wider range of
symptoms. Osteopaths believe that much of the pain and disability that we suffer
stems from abnormal function of the body structure. |
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