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Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment that focuses on restoring proper movement & function to the entire body. It is a very safe and gentle manual therapy that includes craniosacral, myofascial and visceral techniques.
Osteopaths combine an extensive knowledge of anatomy & physiology with a highly refined sense of touch to identify areas of dysfunction. They then use a variety of gentle techniques to release the physical strains and restore normal body mechanics.
Here are some examples of conditions and problems that osteopathic manual practitioners can help treat.
- colic
- spitting up
- sucking difficulty
- delayed development
- birth trauma
- otitis media
- neck pain
- back pain
- sciatica
- headaches and migraines
- jaw pain and TMJ syndromes
- pain resulting from motor vehicle accidents
- pain resulting from over-use and sports injuries
- neurological syndromes
- digestive disorders
- genitourinary problems
- chronic infectious disease
- circulatory problems
- back Pain
- digestive upset
- edema and swelling
- asthma
- bronchitis
- pleurisy
- allergies
- chronic ear infections
- recurrent sore throats
- frequent colds
- glaucoma
- sinusitis
- tinnitus
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