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 at the AlternativeDr.com Bookstore:
Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine
by Tori Hudson, Christiane Northrup
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