Osteopathy Therapy for Headaches and Migraines
What is Osteopathy?
Surprisingly many people in Israel are unfamiliar with Osteopathic therapy, as here are not many certified Osteopaths in Israel. Osteopathy is very popular in Europe, the USA and Australia. Dr. Andrew Still from the USA, was the founder of this therapy in 1821.
I have personally treated patients in the UK, Australia and New Zealand for over 30 years.
In short, Osteopathy is a whole body (holistic) system of therapy which alleviates and treats many problems in the young (from infancy through sacrocranial therapy) to the elderly.
Osteopathy can alleviate chronic & acute pain such as with arthritis, spinal and back pain, sports injuries, sciatica, jaw misalignment, and headaches and migraines, to name but a few.
Headaches & Migraines
I have been asked to write an article concerning the treatment of headaches and migraines, as so many people suffer from this ailment. Headaches and migraines stem from a variety of causes. The main triggers can be tension, hormonal imbalance, PMS, poor nutrition, pollution, etc. Some foods can exacerbate the existing pain or trigger a headache or migraine, such as alcohol, smoking, chocolate, MSG additive, and artificial sweeteners and food coloring, etc.
Upon initial examination, and a review of the patient’s history, a trained Osteopath can quite accurately diagnose the cause or root of the problem. Some headaches / migraines can be caused by a chronic misalignment of the neck or the jaw. Others, can stem from an arthritic changes or excessive salt intake. There are many causes and triggers, too many to name.
Those chronic sufferers, would usually eventually end up at a Neurologist seeking strong medication. The pain is so severe and debilitating that one will seek whatever relief is available and fast!
With my vast experience with migraine sufferers, and in conjunction with various pain clinics, I know that Osteopathy can help prevent and alleviate pain through hands-on therapy only without medication. I have successfully treated and also cured many patients through ongoing Osteopathy and my sacro-cranial work.
On the initial visit, an assessment of the patients’ condition is made prior to hands-on therapy.
An evaluation of the situation will advise the patient of the treatment involved. Nutritional advice is dispensed as it plays a major role in the triggers and causes of headaches and migraines.
For further information on Osteopathy in Israel and how it can benefit you, please feel free to call: 054-4423709.