Tell Me about an Osteopath. They seem much more Holistic about Meds and procedures. Thanks?
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Osteopathic medicine (also known as osteopathy) is a branch of medicine which views the human body holistically, and emphasizes the prevention and treatment of illness and injury through the use of manual and physical therapies, along with traditional medical practices such as drugs and surgery. Doctors of Osteopathic medicine (D.O.s) educated in the United States are fully licensed physicians equivalent to M.D.s. Osteopaths educated in the United Kingdom and elsewhere have a scope of practice limited mainly to musculoskeletal conditions and treatment of some other conditions by manual means.\n\nThe traditional osteopathic approach emphasizes the significance of the neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) system to one's general health and well-being, and the role of NMS dysfunction in the etiology of many diseases. A key goal of osteopathic medicine is the maintenance of healthy body mechanics using a holistic approach that also includes traditional western medicine.\n\nOsteopathic Principles\nThese are the eight major principles of osteopathy and are widely accepted throughout the osteopathic community. They are taken from the curriculum of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.\n\n(1) The body is a unit.\n\n(2) Structure and function are reciprocally inter-related.\n\n(3) The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms.\n\n(4) The body has the inherent capacity to defend and repair itself.\n\n(5) When the normal adaptability is disrupted, or when environmental changes overcome the body’s capacity for self maintenance, disease may ensue.\n\n(6) The movement of body fluids is essential to the maintenance of health.\n\n(7) The nerves play a crucial part in controlling the fluids of the body.\n\n(8) There are somatic components to disease that are not only manifestations of disease, but also are factors that contribute to maintenance of the disease state.\n\nThese principles are not held by osteopaths to be empirical laws, nor contradictions to orthodox medical principles; they are thought to be the underpinnings of the osteopathic perspective on health and disease.\n\n[edit]\nTechniques of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM)\nThere are different techniques applied to the musculoskeletal system. These techniques can be applied to:\n\n(1) The joints (using High Velocity Technique, mobilization, etc.)\n\n(2) Their surrounding soft tissues (using functional and soft tissue techniques, etc.)\n\n(3) The muscles\n\n(4) The fascia.\n\nWhen combined, these forms of treatment allow the therapist to restore the normal contact within the joint and with other structures. This eliminates muscular spasms and tensions in the ligaments thereby restoring complete mobility to the joint.\n\nOsteopaths have at their disposal a wide range of manual techniques including:\n\nHigh Velocity (Low Amplitude) Thrust (HVT) (sometimes called an 'adjustment' or joint manipulation) Joint Mobilization Myofascial Release Muscle Energy Trigger or Myodysneuric Point Therapeutic Massage Cranial Osteopathy Visceral Manipulation Lymphatic Pump/Drainage\n\nThese are normally employed together with dietary, postural, and occupational advice, as well as counseling to help patients recover from illness and injury, and to minimize pain and disease. Most osteopaths view manual therapies as a complement to physiotherapy, and the judicious use of invasive therapies (pharmaceuticals and surgery) where necessary.\n\nThe goal of musculoskeletal manipulation is to restore maximal, pain-free movement of the musculoskeletal system in postural balance\n\n[edit]\nScope of Manual Therapies\nThere is now a well-established body of scientific literature that makes a strong case for the use of manual therapies in the treatment of many musculoskeletal pain syndromes, such as low back pain, alongside exercise and other rehabilitative techniques. In recent years, the mainstream medical profession has begun to accept the use of manual therapies to treat spinal pain of mechanical orig
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Here's a story that talks about the surgery and stuff.  \n\n(Just say no to drugs.)
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I use this analogy to make a point.  To be a Good Allopath (MD), you must believe that the human body naturally produces Too Few Chemicals & grows Too many Organs on its own...as that is the only things they offer the public (excissions and chemicals).\n(Emergency Rooms are the exception*)\nI also find it False advertising when a Hospital calls itself a "Health Care Facility", as if you walked in and pronounced aloud "I feel GREAT", security officers would probably walk you to the front door.  Hospitals do NOT deal in HEalth...they Deal in sickness.  They should call them selves "Sick Care Centers", and when people leave with another "medically prescribed" drug (70% of our countries health care expenditure), they will have no disillusionment that they are in FACT SICK PEOPLE-WHO ARE TAKING CHEMICALS...NOT Healthy people because they are taking them.\n\nIf nothing changes...No doubt about it that we will become really OLD, unproductive sick people if this trend remains unchanged.
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Osteopaths, chiropractors and MDs are physicians.  Naturopaths are not.  You can have a doctor of naturopathy but that is not a medical degree and for the most part, its not even a licensed profession.  All three of the above are licensed under laws having to do with the practice of medicine.  All three have a legal duty to act as a primary care physician (the difference is in the scope of practice for the treatment, but not the diagnostic, part of being a physician).  Naturopathy is not in this category.
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Hi there, ive got Cerebral Palsy and had so much pain in my hip i was thinking of going into a wheelchair permenantly as walking and standing was so painful. Acupuncture was my last resort, i have to admit i was sceptical, and really not keen on the idea of needles. I approached my physio who had recently qualified to do it, we've known each other about 9 years and she has a great reputation. I have to say trust is really important, so do stick with the same person. I had a few treatments before i felt the benefit, but believe me, it really worked! I have had no problems since. Give it a good chance. Hope this helps xxxx
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As a registered nurse of orthopaedic patients I would look at the following link for my information..it covers all you are asking :)
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Homeopathic\nAllopathic\nHerbal\nAyuverdic\nUnani\nand loads more...... WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ?
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Dear Rome,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Rome, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Rome, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nRome, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Rome. Have a great day!\n-dylan
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What is the difference between an M.D. (allopathic) and D.O. (osteopathic) physician? \n\nThere are two types of physicians: M.D.—Doctor of Medicine—and D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. M.D.s also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics.\n\nBoth D.O.s and M.D.s typically have a four year undergraduate degree prior to medical training. \nBoth D.O.s and M.D.s have spent four-years in medical education. Both take the MCAT and are subject to a rigorous application process. Historically, D.O. schools are more open to the non-traditional candidate. \nD.O.s, like M.D.s, choose to practice in a specialty area of medicine and complete a residency program ranging from 3-7 years. Some D.O.s complete the same residency programs as their M.D. counterparts. \nM.D. students take the USMLE exam and D.O. students take the COMLEX exam . Both must pass a state licensing examination to practice medicine. \nD.O.s perform surgery, deliver children, treat patients, prescribe medications and work in the same settings as M.D.s. D.O.s use the same tools, treatments and technologies of medicine as M.D.s. \nD.O.s recieve extra training in the musculoskeletal system, which make up the nerves, muscles and bones of a person.\n\nAs for me -- give me a naturopath or Osteopath any day!!!
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Good morning, its 10:00 am over here is Saudi. Although I'm not a professional in the field, I do have some relatives who work here in Saudi hospitals here. What type of information are you looking for ? can you update your information with specifics and I will let you know in a day's time regarding the things you asked about.\n\n:)
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Needless to say, occupational therapy is cathartic at its best.\n\nPeace be with you!
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I'm an osteopathic medical stduent (D.O. in 2 years) and can answer your questions.\n1.) 4 years medical school plus 3 - 7 years residency. If you do family practice it is 3 additional years if you do plastic surgery it is 7.\n2.) It's EXTREMELY hard but not impossible. You just gotta study/work all day, everyday and you will be okay.\n3.) a D.O. does exactly the same thing an M.D. does. Since you asked about family practice, they deal with colds, overweight, pain, basically they're the first doctor that is contacted and from there they either medicate them or refer them to a specialist. Some FPs also do minor surgeries or stitches. Some D.O.s also use osteopathic manipulation that they learned in medical school but many do not.\n4.) My  neighbor who is a D.O. influenced me to go D.O. and not M.D. I will have much more to offer my patients beyond surgery and meds which are available by D.O.s too.\n5.) Good luck and keep it up. It's worth it in the end.
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Everyone gets auditted from someone these days so the information will be somewhere out there. Remember that this information has to be carefully interpreted eg some physicians select better cases to treat and may have better outcomes because of this. Ask your doc how many he's done and then just ahve faith. Numbers are just numbers at the end of the day and most people would actually be happier not knowing.\n\nAnd radiotherapy instead of surgery suggests (atleast in the UK) non-curative treatment.\n\nPS If you're friendly with a doctor I'd ask him for personal recommendations, he may even recommend someone if you're not on friendly terms. Remember doctors (should) get a broad level of experience and will have worked with at least a few local urologists/ radiologists. This route is much better than looking for statistics in my opinion
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conventional medicine aka western or scientific medicine.  \n\nhave a look at this site to give you some info on western mediine vs eastern medicine.\n\nhttp://gancao.net/ht/comparison.shtml\n\nin a nutshell...western medicine or conventional is based on scientific conclusions from an experiment.  however, eastern medicine believes that an individual is totally different from one another.  apart from symptoms, before they start to cure the person, they need to have the knowledge of the individual's constitution (dosha - in sanskrit).  for example, paracetamol doesn't have the effect it originally intends to have on everyone.  Based on MY experience, paracetamol doesn't work on me... and other medications as well..only until i've learned about alternative medicine or ayurveda, i've realised that  there are still a lot to learn to properly, efficiently cure an individual.  I've not taken any medications for nearly a year now and I'm absolutely fine!  Sometimes, alternative medicine gives ourselves to get in touch with our body to tell us if there is something wrong.  if we keep depending on doctors, we detach from our body and sometimes it becomes the cause of our own sickness.  havea search on alternative medicine or ayurveda... perhaps you could better understand the difference.
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I am an MD. The practice of medicine is largely an analysis of risk versus benefit. There are always risks with every intervention, and hopefully there are benefits or potential benefits to the same intervention. We never recommend an intervention unless the benefits outweigh the risks. One example might be that a patient of mine recently strained his back, and then asked me to prescibe high doses of adrenocorticosteroid for him. I told him that I did not think the benefits outweigh the risks in this instance. We tried some more conservative treatments and he did fine. On the other hand, another patient of mine was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a bone marrow cancer. In his case high dose adrenocorticosteroids were just the ticket. I hope this helps.
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I definitely prefer the eastern mentality towards healthcare: prevention and not treatment of the symptoms. I have not needed much healthcare, but have had acupuncture on several occasions, and it has definitely worked on me. Of course western medicine has also it's advantages and in emergency cases, medicines and invasive operation have saved many lives.  I only wish more emphasis were given on a healthy lifestyle, less stress, better eating habits, more excercise, to prevent many diseases from starting in the first place.  And I find it shameful of the Pharmaceutical Companies that they invent pills for every conceivable ill under the sun. This dependence on pills is just disastrous. Who knows what all these chemicals will do to our bodies in the long run.
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Oh there are so many books as well as infon on the internet. But do read alot, and ask questions, not just from an MD but go to a good chiropractor. There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be 'true' alternative medicine, but it's just junk. Be careful. Herbs can be very potent. Many of our medicines are derived from them(aspirin for one) but plant-derived 'drugs' can also be dangerous(think ephedra, cocaine) Chiropractors are a good source. Midwives too. As well as Homeopaths. Homeopathic Medicine is more widely used in Europe than what is referred to as 'western' or 'American' medicine. Each valid branch of medicine has its good uses.