Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 Hi welcome so nice to see you and have you. 5 months what a great age- wonderful time for treatment of all types. We have had a few moms recently seek treatment with osteo's with success. You might be able to find them if you go to the boards home page and do an archive search with the word osteopath. But I hope some of our moms will respond to you. I have some links I will share for repo and massage that may be helpful. Has anyone mentioned torticollis to you? Just curious. We would love to know more about you and your son. I think you will find some great info here. Welcome aboard! beck whats tort babymassage files head shapes repostiioing Repositioning Techniques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2002 Report Share Posted October 13, 2002 Hi & welcome to our group! We're glad you have joined us. We've had several parents in our group who have used osteopathy, or " cranial sacral therapy " . There's a link about it in our group's " links " section. I see Beck replied to you with several links already, I hope some of those will be of some help. I really cannot remember hearing of any parents who have used osteopathy saying it helped their child's headshape very much, maybe a little, but nothing drastic. But the parents who have used it, really felt they noticed a change in the baby's temperment and other areas - all for the better. It certainly won't hurt to give it a try. Hopefully some of the parents who have used this treatment, will reply to you with better details. Sorry repositioning hasn't been much success yet. Keep plugging away at it though. Welcome again, please keep us posted on your son's progress & let us know if you go w/the osteopathy Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > Our little boy is 5 months old and we have done what we can with > positioning but have seen no improvement. We have made contact with > an osteopath who appears confident of achieving a result with regular > hands-on treatment over a year or so. I am sceptical. Does anyone > have experience of this treatment? > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 let us know how things go! beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 - Hello and welcome. I don't have any experience with osteopathy, but many people here have tried this technique with varying degrees of sucess. Some used this treatment coupled with repositioning and physical therapy and did not use a helmet. Others used this type of therapy in conjunction with a helmet/band. Hopefully you will get some good information about this type of treatment. You can also check out our archive section. Type in osteopathy in the search box and see what you get. We have had some conversations about his before. Good luck and keep us posted! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 Thanks Marci This support group is quite impressive! We now have an appointment with a plastic surgeon who I hope will be up with the play re helmet technology. I'm also awaiting a reponse from the US manufacturers to see if they have strong links to any practicioner here at the bottom of the world. Cheers marcisch@... 15/10/2002 05:56 Please respond to Plagiocephaly Plagiocephaly cc: Subject: Re: osteopathy - Hello and welcome. I don't have any experience with osteopathy, but many people here have tried this technique with varying degrees of sucess. Some used this treatment coupled with repositioning and physical therapy and did not use a helmet. Others used this type of therapy in conjunction with a helmet/band. Hopefully you will get some good information about this type of treatment. You can also check out our archive section. Type in osteopathy in the search box and see what you get. We have had some conversations about his before. Good luck and keep us posted! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 , Where are you from? We have members from many different countries - maybe one of them can point you in the right direction. Marci (mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 Marci I forgot to mention I am a New Zealander. My wife Jan and I live in Hamilton about 2 hours drive from our largest city Auckland (where the Americas Cup yacht racing is being held at the moment). We are going to see a specialist in Auckland on Oct 30 but are not sure what techniques he uses. I got a reply from Cranial Tech this morning saying they have no specific contacts in NZ so we're not sure what we're going to find at the end of the month. I would certainly be interested in the experience of any Kiwis with local physicians. marcisch@... 15/10/2002 09:17 Please respond to Plagiocephaly Plagiocephaly cc: Subject: Re: osteopathy , Where are you from? We have members from many different countries - maybe one of them can point you in the right direction. Marci (mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 Well, I can not help you with people in New Zealand to contact but, my husband is from New Zealand so, it is always nice to talk with someone else from there. He is from Katiaia. I have only visited as far south as Auckland. I hope all goes well for you. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 http://www.answers.com/topic/osteopathy?cat=health Osteopathy Osteopathy is a system and philosophy of health care that separated from traditional (allopathic) medical practice about a century ago. It places emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, hence the name—osteo refers to bone and path refers to disease. Osteopaths also believe strongly in the healing power of the body and do their best to facilitate that strength. During this century, the disciplines of osteopathy and allopathic medicine have been converging. Description History Osteopathy was founded in the 1890s by Dr. , who believed that the musculoskeletal system was central to health. The primacy of the musculoskeletal system is also fundamental to chiropractic, a related health discipline. The original theory behind both approaches presumed that energy flowing through the nervous system is influenced by the supporting structure that encase and protect it—the skull and vertebral column. A defect in the musculoskeletal system was believed to alter the flow of this energy and cause disease. Correcting the defect cured the disease. Defects were thought to be misalignments—parts out of place by tiny distances. Treating misalignments became a matter of restoring the parts to their natural arrangement by adjusting them. As medical science advanced, defining causes of disease and discovering cures, schools of osteopathy adopted modern science, incorporated it into their curriculum, and redefined their original theory of disease in light of these discoveries. Near the middle of the 20th century the equivalance of medical education between osteopathy and allopathic medicine was recognized, and the D.O. degree (Doctor of Osteopathy) was granted official parity with the M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree. Physicians could adopt either set of initials. However, osteopaths have continued their emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and their traditional focus on "whole person" medicine. As of 1998, osteopaths constitute 5.5% of American physicians, approximately 45,000. They provide 100 million patient visits a year. From its origins in the United States, osteopathy has spread to countries all over the world. Practice Osteopaths, chiropractors, and physical therapists are the experts in manipulations (adjustments). The place of manipulation in medical care is far from settled, but millions of patients find relief from it. Particularly backs, but also necks, command most of the attention of the musculoskeletal community. This community includes orthopedic surgeons, osteopaths, general and family physicians, orthopedic physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, specialists in orthotics and prosthetics, and even some dentists and podiatrists. Many types of headaches also originate in the musculoskeletal system. Studies comparing different methods of treating musculoskeletal back, head, and neck pain have not reached a consensus, in spite of the huge numbers of people that suffer from it. The theory behind manipulation focuses on joints, mostly those of the vertebrae and ribs. Some believe there is a very slight offset of the joint members—a subluxation. Others believe there is a vacuum lock of the joint surfaces, similar to two suction cups stuck together. Such a condition would squeeze joint lubricant out and produce abrasion of the joint surfaces with movement. Another theory focuses on weakness of the ligaments that support the joint, allowing it freedom to get into trouble. Everyone agrees that the result produces pain, that pain produces muscle spasms and cramps, which further aggravates the pain. Some, but not all, practitioners in this field believe that the skull bones can also be manipulated. The skull is, in fact, several bones that are all moveable in infants. Whether they can be moved in adults is controversial. Other practitioners manipulate peripheral joints to relieve arthritis and similar afflictions. Manipulation returns the joint to its normal configuration. There are several approaches. Techniques vary among practitioners more than between disciplines. Muscle relaxation of some degree is often required for the manipulation to be successful. This can be done with heat or medication. Muscles can also be induced to relax by gentle but persistent stretching. The manipulation is most often done by a short, fast motion called a thrust, precisely in the right direction. A satisfying "pop" is evidence of success. Others prefer steady force until relaxation permits movement. Return of the joint to its normal status may be only the first step in treating these disorders. There is a reason for the initial event. It may be a fall, a stumble, or a mild impact, in which case the manipulation is a cure. On the other hand, there may be a postural misalignment (such as a short leg), a limp, or a stretched ligament that permits the joint to slip back into dysfunction. Tension, as well as pain, for emotional reasons causes muscles to tighten. If the pain has been present for any length of time, there will also be muscle deterioration. The osteopathic approach to the whole person takes all these factors into account in returning the patient to a state of health. Other repairs may be needed. A short leg is thought by some to be a subluxation in the pelvis that may be manipulated back into position. Other short legs may require a lift in one shoe. Long-standing pain requires additional methods of physical therapy to rehabilitate muscles, correct posture, and extinguish habits that arose to compensate for the pain. Medications that relieve muscle spasm and pain are usually part of the treatment. Psychological problems may need attention and medication. — J. Ricker Polsdorfer, MD Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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