Category: General
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Fall and winter clean up
Yard work or work around the house when not accustomed to the labor causes many musculoskeletal pains that can take a while to recover from. This is the time of the seasons with the tree leaves turning beautiful colors. That means the need to manage the inevitable downfall. Blowing the leaves or raking requires a…
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Just a number?
People complain of the insensitivity of some Physicians. They complain of not feeling that their complaints are being taken seriously. There are some who have fear of going to see the doctors due to prior experiences. At Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic we listen, work with, and on patients to help patients achieve a better quality of…
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Everyone can suffer from aches and pain
Every person, regardless of their age, gender, race or ethnicity may suffer aches and pains. Fortunately these conditions are frequently self limiting. However, sometimes they continue to negatively impact function and emotions/ interpersonal interactions. Medicines are frequently employed to lessen the discomfort. All OTC medicines can have unpleasant side effects. I purpose a effective and…
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Halloween 🎃
Happy Halloween to all! I hope everyone enjoys the costumes and the trick or treaters!Toting a laden candy bag can be trying to ones back. Does being scared cause joy and muscle tension? Do the screaming children cause headaches and happiness? All the above incidents including expected and surprise aches and pains respond favorably to…
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Disturbing statistics!
I read reporting today on a major news site that in 2023 there are 535 and still counting numbers of mass shootings in the US. This correlates very well with statistics on hate crimes. If one ponders what alternate reality, facts, increasing hate speech and availability of all types of weapons leads to, this is…
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Supplemental medicine!
There has been a dominant medical system in the US for over a century. This system has progressed and continues to improve for the betterment of the population. There has always been a number of supplemental systems available to provide care that was lacking or less effective in the dominant system. Some examples are Homeopathy,…
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Difficult and tumultuous times
Do you feel a need for a break in these trying times and the effect this has on one body. Stress is stored in the muscles of the body and can affect the balance of the system causing discomfort. There are individuals that mal adapt by self medicating with substances or medicines that have unwanted…
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Office hours and fees
My usual hours will remain 8:30-5, M-Th and 8:30-3:30 Fridays. I want to express that I am available for appointments before 8:30 or after 5:00 M-Th, if other hours are more favorable for anyone. I chose my fees based on CMS guides for Osteopathic treatment per body areas. I attempted to select a charge that…
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Do children benefit from osteopathic treatment?
Studies have documented the use, efficacy and safety of osteopathic manipulative treatment(OMT) in pediatric patients for various complaints. These complaints were treated medically and with OMT. Results were not surprising to me. The children treated all showed significant improvement post treatment. This is true for asthmatic patients, these children had increases in their peak expiratory…
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OMT for the family?
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM/OMT)has been used effectively on all ages and genders from infants to the aged. The results are well received by the recipients of treatment. At Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic there are patients that desire continued long term treatment. Some elect to come near weekly and all are encouraged to come as needed after…