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Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculoskeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints. An important principle of osteopathy is that the body has its own self-healing mechanisms, which can be utilised as part of the treatment.
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Updated December 2007
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Osteopathy
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Better Health Channel
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Osteopathy involves manipulation of the skeleton and muscles to promote mobility and restore structural balance. Osteopaths believe that the body can't function at its best if the musculo-skeletal system is misaligned. This manual medicine works on soft tissue (such as muscles and ligaments) to relieve pain, improve joint mobility and enhance general wellbeing.
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Aug 2008
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Manual therapy for asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Various manual forms of therapy are used to try and relieve asthma. Chiropractic and osteopathic techniques aim to increase movement in the rib cage and the spine to try and improve the working of the lungs and circulation. Other manual techniques inclu...
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Jan 2005
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Natural therapies and complementary medicine
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Naturopathy or natural therapies are terms that cover many different therapeutic disciplines or approaches. These disciplines include herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, homoeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, and remedial therapy such as massage and kinesiology.
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Jul 2007
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