Osteopathy
Osteopathy
is a branch of medicine that employs both the
traditional western medical school with training in
physical manipulation, or physical medicine.
The idea is the the structure is related to function,
so if the mechanical structure is improved, function
will follow.
Like other alternative modalities, a preventive
lifestyle is encouraged as a primary treatment plan.
Premenopausal women should be encouraged to lead a
physically active lifestyle and take calcium and mineral
supplements as a preventative measure.
Gentle mobilization, cranial manipulation, muscle
energy techniques, and release methods are all used to
help the patient improve.
Recommended Books on Women's Health
Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine:
Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine by Tori
Hudson, Christiane Northrup
