Overview - Will it help?
Other Practices: Margaret Lavender also practices at; Parsons, Lavender & Associates 88 Rodney Street Liverpool Merseyside L1 9AR UK Tel - 0151 709 6639	Intro Osteopathy being a holistic approach to health, means that the focus is on the individual & their circumstance, rather than a particular ‘named condition’. However to answer this question, without individual assessment, it is easier to talk in these general terms.
	Back & Neck Pain Osteopathy is a particularly successful approach to treatment of spinal pain. Most commonly in the low back and neck, but often these can refer pain to the lower and upper limbs respectively. Similarly stiffness/pain originating in the limbs, such as osteoarthritic pain, joint pain as a result of trauma or repetitive strain conditions may also be helped. Osteopathic Treatment can often help after whiplash type injuries to the neck and spine. It can also help with tension and the inability to relax and with aches and pains. Osteopathy can help with minor sports injuries. Sometimes sports injuries can be associated with an underlying joint restriction which can inhibit recovery and predispose to recurring injuries
	Headaches Many headaches, sometimes inappropriately diagnosed as migraines, originate from stiffness/tension in the joints of the upper neck and treatment often brings relief.
	It is about trying to get to & treat the underlying cause, rather than the symptom! In this case pain that the brain perceives to being in the head.
	Pregnancy Osteopathic treatment can help to reduce the additional stresses and strains associated with pregnancy by helping the body adapt to the changes involved. The extra weight at the front tends to pull the lumbar spine forward, which can irritate the small facet joints at the back of the spine. Once aggravated they tend to lock together, causing further pain, muscle spasm & sometimes radiating pain around the waist, into pelvis, buttock or leg.
	Cranial Osteopathy for Babies & Children This approach tunes into the subtle, rhythmic Involuntary Movement System that occurs throughout the whole body. The effects of previous or recent trauma can compromise the function of this system and may lead to a reduced ability to compensate for the stresses and strains of daily life. This approach is not just for children but can be used for adults. It can be particularly helpful where stronger osteopathic techniques are inappropriate
	Research There is also research showing the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), amongst others. Osteopaths can advise on workplace posture.
	These are given as a few examples, as each person is assessed   on their own merits and possible outcomes discussed.
	Close Ultimately, health is the responsibility of the individual and with the right treatment & advice, all but the most severe conditions may be alleviated. As a very general rule, the more severe or longer you've had the problem - the longer it will take to recover. There are situations of course, where it is not that unusual for, say a 10 year old problem to resolve with a few treatments.
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