Osteopath On Wednesday

[Samantha]

Not sure what to expect, from my research they are very similar to chiropractors ??
Fingers crossed he can help my pain  :)

[Samantha]

Osteopath said I have many sore spots through the spine which could contribute to the rib pain.
Stated the lump looked like an inflammation of some sort, but the aim for him is to lesson the pain. So I have 5 visits all up, one each week, a range of small exercises I do at home and some massage type manipulations in the office.

Feeling very sore, but I find if I sit around it just gets worse and I seem to concentrate on the pain too much. I'm taking it easy over the weekend, and will return to the Osteopath on Tuesday !

[Jason-son]

i learned a lot about osteopathic medicine last semester.  a D.O.'s approach to medicine is no way bad, it's just an alternative to traditional medicine.  you wont be getting drugs from them that's for sure, so don't ask! its progressive care, with the manipulation techniques they use.  you will have to go back many times (which you already know).  it really kinda requires you to change your lifestyle.

There's a big difference though between D.O.'s and chiropractors.  chiropractors are basically trained only to manipulate the spine, osteopaths can manipulate the entire body, and not only that but in a way to achieve a medical result.  they have the same formal training as M.D.'s do, the difference is their approach to treatment.  for example if your sinuses are stuffed up, instead of taking cold medicine, there is a technique osteopaths use that will relax, dilate, and open the sinuses.  they literally "drain" them.  it's awesome.  and if needed they can prescribe medicine.  but not typically.

lemme know how it works out! i think it could be a good experience for you

ps.  the adjustments they do can realign joints,  VERY important you take it easy after each visit

[Samantha]

Thanks for the info very interesting.  :)
Even though some of the movements caused pain I did feel less tense, I'm looking forward to my next appointment on Tuesday
Fingers and toes crossed this may make some difference.

i learned a lot about osteopathic medicine last semester.  a D.O.'s approach to medicine is no way bad, it's just an alternative to traditional medicine.  you wont be getting drugs from them that's for sure, so don't ask! its progressive care, with the manipulation techniques they use.  you will have to go back many times (which you already know).  it really kinda requires you to change your lifestyle.

There's a big difference though between D.O.'s and chiropractors.  chiropractors are basically trained only to manipulate the spine, osteopaths can manipulate the entire body, and not only that but in a way to achieve a medical result.  they have the same formal training as M.D.'s do, the difference is their approach to treatment.  for example if your sinuses are stuffed up, instead of taking cold medicine, there is a technique osteopaths use that will relax, dilate, and open the sinuses.  they literally "drain" them.  it's awesome.  and if needed they can prescribe medicine.  but not typically.

lemme know how it works out! i think it could be a good experience for you

ps.  the adjustments they do can realign joints,  VERY important you take it easy after each visit

[J a s o n Snr]

I'll be interested in what happens, and not just because I want to know if you've been helped, Samantha.

Osteopathy is a mystery to me.    The thought that just occurred to me reading jason's post was, are there really very comprehensive schools where DOs learn, that are parallel and equal to those of MDs?  I've heard that there are, but come to think, where are they?

I think my concern is that as legit as osteopathy is said to be, how likely is it, really, that their training is as comprehensive as an MDs?   Who established all these DO teaching facilities, and why do they need a totally separate and parallel group of teaching facilities, to those MDs are trained with?

[Samantha]

Interesting you say they have the same qulaifications as MDs.
This is an Australian link : http://www.osteopathic.com.au/index.php/undergraduate
I did a little research and doesn't appear they have the same qualifications as MDs (Doctors) in Australia ??

Perhaps I'm missing something? Don't Doctor's have to train for something like 8 years?

[Jason-son]

In the US they do have the same training.  4 years undergrad, 4 years med school, plus sub specialty training. there are currently 128 MD schools in the US accredited by the AMA, and 28 DO schools accredited by the AOA.  the reason they have a different accrediting board is because they are different.  EVERY medical specialty has it's own accrediting board.  Optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, physicican assistant.. they all have their own.  you dont learn optometry at a medical school, you learn it at an optometry school! you can't learn osteopathic medicine, at an allopathic medicine school. and vice versa.  now the question of the quality of training, well, they cover the same material. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, hematology,  endocrinology, pathology, oncology, all of it is covered in an osteopathic school.  just like allopathic.  however, they also have manipulation techniques, and in general just an alternative approach to treating patients,

A DO can do everything an MD can, but an MD cannot do everything a DO can.

one of the best osteopathic medical schools is LECOM, lake eerie college of osteopathic medicine. 

as for other countries, i cant vouch for their training, i know many doctors from other countries have trouble getting certified in america.  so it may be different!

it takes a long time for an idea to gain widespread acceptance, different doesn't always mean bad!

[Samantha]

I'm having some success with the Osteopath, picked up the problem area costral joints (was diagnosed a long time ago with costochondritis which should heal itself in a short amount of time but mine has lingered on for a very long period.
Next step is the muscleskeltal specialist, we need to find out what's causing the inflammation... October 22nd is my appointment, so fingers crossed.

[Jason-son]

SUCCESS!?!?!?!

 :score010 glad to hear it!!!!  :score010

keep us posted!

[Samantha]

lol just noticed you have changed your name  ;D now I feel like I'm talking to Mr Miyagi from the karata kid  :
Makes things easier for me now 

Will keep you posted on the Osteopath  :)

[Jason-son]

why yes that is correct.  I am secretly a super ninja just like Mr. Miyagi.

i need someone to wash my car.

wax on... wax off... :chores012