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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 trouble
Most back pains result from mechanical disturbances
of the spine - postural strains, joint derangement's
and spinal disc injuries. Osteopathy, with
its comprehensive approach to healthcare,
is a particularly successful approach to
treatment.
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Over
half are women
Many women are working mothers and combining
both aspects of their lives can give rise
to problems from the perennial headache
to debilitating musculo-skeletal disorders.
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.
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A quarter
are in their forties
Many patients 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 muscles, ligaments and
tendons
Treatment is designed to alleviate current
problems and to help prevent recurrences.
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Who do osteopaths treat?
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Many
are elderly
Pain-killers are not the only solution for
the aches and pains associated with ageing.
For more permanent relief it is necessary
to eliminate the underlying causes of pain,
a job for which the osteopath is specifically
trained. Osteopathy can also help to reduce
pain and stiffness in the less acute stages
of arthritis.
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Many
problems relate to work
Work, whether at a computer terminal or
in heavy industry, can give rise to disorders
of muscles, tendons and joints, particularly
in the back, hands and arms. Osteopaths
treat many conditions related to the workplace
and can give remedial advice and preventative
exercise
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