Using a variety of sophisticated OMT techniques , your Osteopath will apply manual forces to your body's affected areas to treat structural abnormalities, and will then apply specific corrective forces to relieve pain, joint restrictions and dysfunction. Based upon the complexity or severity of your problem, you may require more than one treatment. Some types of OMT techniques are extremely gentle and known as craniosacral osteopathic techniques. These are of value in infants particularly. Yet other techniques involve augmenting your breathing patterns and assisting lymphatic circulation.
Osteopaths have many manipulative tools at their disposal.
Tests revealed that it was not. Based upon the examination, interview with the patient, and the negative test results, the Osteopath decided to employ manipulation to relieve motion restrictions and muscle strain caused by improper sifting and movement. Changes were also recommended in the set-up of her workstation to alleviate further pain. Michael's symptoms included cough, congestion, fever and headache. He had chronic sinusitis for which his GP had prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection.