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Osteopathy: have you tried it? Did it help you in any way?

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03/05/2022 at 21:45

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Hello,

How have you been doing?

As you can tell from the title of this discussion, today I'd like to talk about osteopathy. Some say, it can help with quite a lot of "minor" health problems, such as headaches, digestive disorders, sleep issues, posture problems, back pain, and other aches and pains.

Have you already seen an osteopath for any of these, or any other problems? Was it helpful? How many sessions did you have?

Thanks in advance for sharing!

Take care,

Courtney


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05/05/2022 at 21:36

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Hi, never tried this. Don't think it can help reduce MS symptoms so no...


Osteopathy: have you tried it? Did it help you in any way? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/have-you-already-seen-an-osteopath-has-it-help-4589 2022-05-05 21:36:25

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Hi,

let me tag some of the members here, in case they've missed this thread ;)

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Have you ever seen an osteopath for your aches and pains? Did you find it effective? Do not hesitate to share your experience!

Thank you!

Take care

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I have not had the opportunity to see an osteopath. I have osteoarthritis in the hands, knees, and neck. At the moment painkillers are helping.

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Yes it was very helpful. Although finding one that knows your condition helpful


Osteopathy: have you tried it? Did it help you in any way? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/have-you-already-seen-an-osteopath-has-it-help-4589 2022-05-20 20:41:33

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I saw an osteopath but it didn't work too good for me. Preferred acupuncture.

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21/05/2022 at 09:23

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@Courtney_J No I have never seen one and don't intend to. My condition means that I have several discs bulging, not a great idea to see an osteopath, I could end up paraplegic!

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@Courtney_J Never had to have this experience luckily !

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No I have never tried it my son did and it didnt help him so I'm just seeing a orthopaedic surgeon and he is fabulous and very helpful

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i have never seen an osteopath. but i have had therapy from a chiropractor for over 15 years , i am now seeing physiotherapist. i think that it maybe what my back needs.?

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The only time I saw an Osteopath was way back around 1978 when I developed every excruciating symptom of trigeminal neuralgia (this was actually the beginning of my unrecognised MS). I had heard of an Osteopath/Acupuncturist with an astounding reputation so thought this "worth a go". After he performed a comprehensive examination/assessment, he diagnosed my problem emanated from my neck being "out of alignment" (it was only a few years later that an x-ray showed early signs of osteoarthritis-my maternal Nan, Mum, Auntie & female cousin also shared this). He first "cracked my neck", on both sides - resulting in sounding like the treatment couch, I was lying on, had broke! He then placed numerous acupuncture needles in various places. This initial treatment DID have a positive effect, the second time he performed both these procedures, the following week, certainly ENHANCED this positive effect. After about 6 weeks/treatments, my agonising neuralgia "disappeared" as quickly as it came! Whether this was "coincidental" I can't be sure, neither can I be certain if it was his "manipulation(s)" or the acupuncture that resolved my trigeminal neuralgia BUT strongly believe osteopathy is "worth trying" x

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