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Can chronic conditions benefit from Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)?
There are many chronic conditions that people suffer episodically. such as Osteoarthritis/ or inflammatory arthritis. Commonly an individual will sense the atmospheric changes associated with an incoming storm at least as well as a weather forecaster, sometimes more accurately! OMT will not cure arthritis. Chronic pain causes the body to adjust to lessen the effects…
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In pain and can’t get medicine that may help.
7% of adults in the US prefer to not take or can’t afford medicines! While the government battles the pharmaceutical companies regarding affordable medication, what is a person to do? Continue in pain? The majority of complaints of pain are related to muscle and joint discomfort. Many individuals may not have expendable income to spare,…
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Kwanza
Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic wishes all a marvelous celebration of Kwanza! I have learned more about this holiday running from December 26- January 1. This holiday is a time for learning, a time for family and of coarse celebration! A wonderful holiday.
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Have a very Merry Christmas !
At this time of year we all have end of year holidays. Today is Christmas! Brookmead Medical Associates wishes a happy holiday season to all!
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Endocannabinoids and OMT
More research points to systemic and brain changes from OMT due to effects of OMT and the bodies own cannabinoid release. The areas of the brain effected by Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) are structures in the frontal areas and deep brain structures. This explains some of the effects of OMT that patients experience and express…
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Desk Jobs and low back pain
Many people are desk workers. The human body is made for movement and periods of rest. Most desks are not sized to the occupant and the worker may need to lean forward or turn their head away from the direction the body is facing. This will increase tension on one side of the body leading…
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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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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…