206 bones, 350+ joints, and around 600 muscles in the human body, and yet a single one of them can cause a pain so severe that you may be unable to sleep at night. If you experience pain in your body while moving or at rest, it is time for you to get checked. To rule out any other serious health conditions before the treatment commences, we thoroughly review the medical record of our patients including imaging studies and blood work.
Muscular and joint pain is one of the most common complaints, dealt with in the offices of general physicians every day, without a conclusive diagnosis or cure. Most of us have learned to accept it as a part of our daily lives. However, it does not have to be the case any longer. Osteopathy provides the diagnosis of the root cause, as well as the treatment for everyday aches and pains. Additionally, it treats pain associated with more serious health disorders.
The most common cause of muscular and joint pain is everyday activities and the wear and tear associated with them. Daily activities can frequently put stress on multiple parts of the body, initiating pain sensation, that is sometimes more pronounced in certain positions such as when bending or slouching. In addition to this, a wide range of diseases is also included in the list of causes leading to muscular and joint pains. These include any infections or illnesses, medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica, hypothyroidism, gout, rheumatic fever arthritis, and more. Even vigorous exercise can lead to tears in muscles or sprains in ligaments, causing severe pain.
Following a thorough examination of the patient that leads to a definitive diagnosis, a treatment plan including osteopathy techniques and physiotherapy exercises is formulated. Our patients’ health and safety are our utmost priority. For uncomplicated cases, we offer simple treatment regimens including osteopathy, and physiotherapy exercises such as Pilates. However, with refractory, chronic, and complicated cases, treatment may include medications such as painkillers that complement the primary treatment plan. If a diagnosis is made that requires medical or surgical intervention, the strong referral system employed in SWNW Osteopathy enables us to refer our patients to the respective doctors so they can be timely and adequately managed.