Vital Balance Osteopathy
LISA PRESTON, DO
Traditional Osteopathy and IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy
Osteopathy
What is a DO? (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
You can think of an osteopath as a mechanic for the body, ensuring that our bones, fascia, muscles, and energetic rhythms are all working together. Through gentle adjustments and manipulation, often over just a few sessions, osteopathic techniques can help restore harmony in the body and relieve your dysfunction and pain.
How does it work?
Everything that is alive is in motion. The osteopathic physician has a highly developed sense of touch that feels the subtle motions of the body. When these motions are disturbed, dysfunction results. For example, if a muscle of the back is in spasm, the movement controlled by that muscle is restricted, and pain results. The skilled hands of an osteopath can identify the disturbed area and gently manipulate the body to restore normal motion and resolve pain.
Is an osteopath a "real" doctor?
Like MD's (medical doctors), osteopaths are doctors. Osteopathic physicians are trained in hospitals in every aspect of medicine, can prescribe medication, or perform surgery if necessary. Osteopaths serve in all medical specialties, from Pulmonology to oncology.
What is the difference between a DO and an MD?
The holistic philosophy, precise training in musculoskeletal medicine, and gentle hands-on therapy that distinguishes DO's from their MD colleagues.
Who should go to an osteopath?
Osteopaths treat a variety of conditions. Most people know they treat musculoskeletal pain and restriction. We also treat birth injuries in newborns and mamas, flat heads, pain syndromes, and endocrine disorders. Frequently, patients seek an osteopath because they want a non-invasive treatment to their problem. Other patients seek an osteopath because their disease or problem wasn't helped by any other physician. Others go to an osteopath for preventive care and to enjoy optimum health.
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