Guest guest Posted March 9, 1999 Report Share Posted March 9, 1999 Folks: Had to get into this discussion re osteopaths. In January I came home with the Texas Flu. The respiratory part only lasted a week but I wound up with a pain in my back that I describe as enamel-off-the-teeth grinding pain. Picture trying to sleep...back pain that hurt with every movement and the twisting and turning involved with rls. After two miserable weeks I decided to give in and go to a dr. A friend recommended an osteopath; my first experience with one. I had no idea what they even did. Only knew that they were " bone doctors " . After a single treatment which involved very gentle manipulation I had pain relief. A second treatment and the severe pain was gone. My back felt " weak " and being on my feet too long was wearisome but the acute tooth-grinding pain was gone. I've gone back one more time but feel no need to return again. Truly I was very impressed with what this DO did for me. Five years ago I had the flu, the same severe back pain appeared and I tried a chiropractor. What he put me through was hell or at least my purgatory for the remission of most of the sins of my past life. Well I'm sold on osteopaths. I went into a website to find out what their medical background is. It's impressive. They also are involved in " pain management " and he had a good suggestion for that seemingly endless post herpetic neuralgia of mine....and it doesn't involve pain killing drugs. Regards, Ann Cianflone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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