Some techniques help the patient to develop a sense of detachment from the pain. Osteopathy offers a very effective dual approach to the treatment of chronic pain. Osteopathic medicine provides a holistic system of healing which incorporates Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and conventional medical therapies as well as an assessment of environmental and emotional factors which may be precipitating or worsening the chronic pain. Relaxation Techniques are designed to provide a sense of peace and calm which lowers tension and anxiety and helps the patient to cope with chronic pain. These techniques can easily be learned and practiced at home to rest and recharge the patient dealing with a chronic illness.
Practitioners believe that people become ill when their universal life energy is out of balance.
These techniques may be used for many types of chronic pain but seem to have special benefit for arthritis and headaches. Rolfing is a structural integration massage technique based on the principal that many physical and mental problems are the result of the body being out of alignment with gravity. Practitioners focus on massaging and stretching the connective tissues that hold our muscle-bone connections in place in order to return the body to proper alignment. This massage technique may be beneficial for patients with low back pain, headaches and arthritis. Spiritual Healing and Prayer are practices based on the belief in a higher power which can create a sense of comfort, hope and relaxation.