Category: General
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Happy holiday season!
While parents are busy working to be able to buy gifts for family and friends, many times care of oneself is lacking. The holidays also bring together families and friends and stress. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment(OMT) is ideal for realigning the body and the mind. If you haven’t experienced OMT or feel it is the same…
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition without a known cause or treatment other than exercise and stretching. Many treatments have been tried with variable success. Invariably the pains persist. Reports of MRI’s of brains demonstrate specific changes based on how many years the individuals suffer. With increasing time of involvement there is a corresponding decrease in the…
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Gender fluid and muscle tensions.
I have had the opportunity to effectively treat individuals with gender dysphoria using Osteopathic manipulative Treatment (OMT). There are some similar patterns of tender and tight muscles associated with postural changes common in gender fluid people. The response to OMT is very favorable in relieving the discomfort of sore muscles. Data from many population surveys…
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The end of 2023
Holiday wishes and Happy New Year! This is the time of the year when it is usual for individuals to assess themselves and try to correct what needs improvement. Wishes can come true, sometimes a little assistance is needed. Many people live with long term discomfort and impaired function. Frequently, this may be the result…
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Communication
I am in agreement that effective communication with respect from all involved parties is essential for relationships. I strive to achieve this with my patients. Listening to their needs and attempting to come to agreement on the best way to help them. I believe that effective communication is essential between doctor and patients. There is…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic (BMAO) extends a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to everyone. Please remember those less fortunate this season and assist as one is able, so all may enjoy the holiday!BMAO is available to treat what ails you!
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Happy THANKSGIVING!
Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic (BMAO) wishes everyone a delicious, healthy and happy Thanksgiving! We are here for your musculoskeletal needs. Individualized OMT osteopathic manipulative treatment in 30 minute time blocks.
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Long waits in doctors’ offices.
Has anyone experienced longer than expected wait times in a doctors office? When they finally see the doctor, they have limited time to address their problems and must prioritize which to concentrate on. At Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic (BMAO) that is not the case. Patients are seen when scheduled and have at least 30 minutes with…
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11/11/23 Veterans Day
Veterans Day was celebrated 11/11/23! I appreciate the work that our Armed Services accomplish! Their sacrifices as well! Every body carries with it stresses and emotional issues. The single treatment without the use of medication nor surgery that can effect both the body and the mind and rebalance the system, is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).…
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Desk work, Computer work
The work force is changing!Many more individuals are working on computers remotely or partially remotely. Many have desk work when in the office. Working at a computer terminal in a seated position causes a forward bending (flexion) posture that can cause not only tightness in the shoulders, and also in the in the lower back.…