Spinal Solution Techniques

A treatment plan is formulated based on clinical diagnostic skills, biomechanics and consideration Osteopaths treat each patient according to their individual needs which is made possible by their expertise in a broad range of osteopathic techniques. Osteopaths use their hands to employ treatment which involve osteopathic techniques that stretch, massage and mobilise these damaged structures. The aim of this treatment is to restore normal structure and function to the mechanical body enabling a free circulation and a mobile nervous system thus creating the optimal environment for self-healing. Osteopathic care started off with the belief that all of the body is interrelated and works together. Osteopathic doctors are trained to do manipulations for healing, but many seem to not always use that approach. Instead, they try to treat and prevent illnesses through a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude. Since they are fully trained medical doctors, they also will prescribe medication and perform surgery when needed.

Manipulation Osteopathic Techniques

There are numerous manipulation osteopathic techniques which may use by a doctor of osteopathic. Common forms of manipulation used today that a patient may encounter include:

·         Cranial-sacral

·         Counterstrain

·         High velocity-low amplitude (HVLA)

·         Muscle energy

·         Myofascial release

·         Ligamentous release

·         Lymphatic pump

·         Soft tissue techniques

·         Visceral techniques

Osteopathic doctors are trained to use osteopathic techniques called spinal manipulation to relieve low-back pain and improve physical function which is the ability to walk and move. Spinal manipulation is one of the osteopathic techniques including exercise, massage, and physical therapy that can provide mild-to-moderate relief from low-back pain.

While osteo manipulative treatment is beneficial for many common musculoskeletal problems, such as low back pain, patients with some conditions should avoid this therapy. These include patients with:

·         Bone cancer

·         Bone or joint infection

·         Osteoporosis

·         Spinal fusion

For pregnant women, osteopathic techniques during pregnancy are carefully selected in order to minimize risk. These techniques are gentle and the mother’s comfort is also assured.  Most osteopath doctors have an ergonomically designed pregnancy cushion, allowing women to lie on their stomach during treatment, even into the later stages of pregnancy. Osteopathic care can help to restore and maintain normal lumber-pelvic girdle function after pregnancy. They can assist with the aches and pains experienced by new mothers from things such as breastfeeding, carrying a baby or bending and lifting to get them in and out of the cot or car .

The treatment is intended to be comfortable. Whilst considerable pulling forces are used, they are delivered in a way that the body is comfortable and much better than the traction machines of old. Many patients go to sleep because the treatment is relaxing. A by-product of treatment is the release of endorphins so treatment feels good.

Studies have shown that spinal manipulation is one of several options of osteopathic techniques that is typically use to treat patients. In a long term of treatment, you would start to feel much better and more comfortable with yourself. Set an appointment with your osteopathic doctor and let him explain you the procedures so you would know how they would treat you and for your own peace of mind.