I have a special interest in the treatment of chronic and more complex problems. The word "chronic" means that a problem has been present for a long time, technically more than 6 months. Some problems, such as generalised osteoarthritis, have a naturally chronic course. In the case of osteoarthritis, this is because joint degeneration is,Sigue leyendo "An Approach to Chronic and Complex Health Problems"
Spinal Pain: An Alternative Approach
Without doubt the most frequent kind of problem with which I am asked to deal is pain coming from the spine. This can manifest as pain in the areas near the spine (the back and the neck) or in areas connected to the spine by nerves (frequently the legs, the arms or the thorax and chest).Sigue leyendo "Spinal Pain: An Alternative Approach"
What You Need to Be an Osteopath
1. Anatomy. An excellent knowledge of how the body is made is essential. For an osteopath there are three kinds of anatomy. The first is the theory, that is the names, locations, and forms of every body part. The second is what we call functional anatomy, or 'what things do and how'. Another word forSigue leyendo "What You Need to Be an Osteopath"
Osteomyths
1. Osteopathy is a therapeutic technique. False. Osteopathy is not a "technique", it is a discipline based on a particular way of thinking about health and ill-health. 2. Osteopathy is a kind of physiotherapy. False. Physiotherapy is physiotherapy. Osteopathy is osteopathy. Physiotherapy comes from conventional medicine. It thinks in terms of treating this disease orSigue leyendo "Osteomyths"
Osteopathy – a general plan that is tolerant of our ignorance
One of my patients needed written clarification of the things we discussed at our first meeting. She writes: Could please tell me again what your idea is of what is happening in my body to cause my symptoms? Also, what is your approach for treating this? In my reply, as premises to the comments specificSigue leyendo "Osteopathy – a general plan that is tolerant of our ignorance"
Robert Hale 