Treatments
Osteopathy for adults
An Osteopath regards the body as a whole
When a part of the body does not function properly, it could result in physical complaints. Because all tissues are connected, the pain could radiate to another part of the body. An Osteopath examines where the function falters and treats (where necessary) to restore the natural connection between the different body parts.
In many cases, the consultation is followed by a physical examination to estimate if osteopathy can benefit you.
Treatment
During your first visit, we will start with a consultation to get a picture of your overall health. With the philosophy that all parts of the body interact with each other, we will go over your overall health, review your medical history, check your range of motion, and any discomforts you may be experiencing. In many cases, the consultation is followed by a physical examination to estimate if osteopathy can benefit you. If it does, we will explain the duration, impact, and results that you can expect from the treatment. After that is yours to decide whether you want to get this treatment done at our practice.
Some conditions need 2 to 3 treatments to heal while others need more.
Because the osteopath treats the cause, you can expect to experience a noticeable improvement after 3 osteopathic treatments. In case you do not notice improvement, your osteopath may use a treatment method that is not the most suitable for your physical problem at this moment. In that case, the osteopath will discuss this with you and will recommend another type of treatment. If your discomfort is treatable with osteopathy, the duration of the procedure varies from patient to patient. Some conditions need 2 to 3 treatments to heal while others need more. The Osteopath makes sure to leave a few weeks in between your appointments to ensure your body has time to recover fully.
Safety first
Safety is essential for osteopathy. During the examination, the osteopath may carry out safety tests if necessary. The osteopath may also request medical imaging results from your doctors, such as x-rays and scans, to determine if treatment is indicated and which techniques can be applied. Please bring any relevant medical results to the first consult if you have them.
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Back and neck complaints
Back and neck pain are common problems that can significantly affect daily life. These pains range from mild discomfort to serious limitations that make daily activities difficult. Osteopathy offers an effective treatment for these complaints, which often occur in our screen-rich society. These complaints are often related to computer work and/or mobile phone use.
Osteopathy offers an effective treatment for these complaints, which often arise from our lifestyle, computer or sedentary work.
Common causes of back and neck pain include poor posture, prolonged sitting, overuse, injury, stress, and age-related degenerative changes in the spine. Complaints can also be caused indirectly by problems in the organ system or the musculoskeletal system.
Osteopaths not only focus on the spine, but also investigate other possible causes, such as the connections to organs such as the intestines or kidneys.
The diagnosis
At Osteopathie Laarman, the treatment of back pain and neck pain starts with an extensive diagnosis. During the first consultation, we will discuss your complaints and medical history in detail. Our osteopath listens attentively to your story and asks specific questions to get a clear picture of your health situation.
The treatment
At Osteopathie Laarman, our osteopath focuses not only on the symptoms of back and neck complaints, but also on the underlying causes. We use gentle, manual treatment methods that are both safe and effective.
These techniques are aimed at reducing pain, improving mobility and promoting natural healing. Our osteopath also offers advice on posture and lifestyle to reduce complaints. The ultimate goal is to create more balance in your body, so that you experience fewer complaints.
Headache and migraine
Headaches are a common complaint; most people take a paracetamol and the pain often goes away on its own. However, not all headaches are the same. Tension headaches and migraines are two common types of headaches that differ greatly in symptoms, impact and cause.
Osteopathy focuses on improving mobility and restoring physical balance.
Tension headaches and migraines are often caused by a combination of factors such as blockages in the neck, muscle tension, poor posture and impaired blood circulation. Sometimes, movement restrictions in the organ system that influences the neck via the nervous system can also cause headaches. These factors can increase the frequency and intensity of the headaches.
The diagnosis
Osteopathy addresses these issues by focusing on improving mobility and restoring physical balance. This is done by directly addressing the underlying causes of the headache.
The treatment
Our treatments provide pain relief, improve sleep quality, and can help reduce dependency on medication. They also help reduce the frequency of headaches and migraines.
Digestive problems
Digestive problems can range from bloating, stomach and abdominal pain to intestinal cramps, constipation and diarrhea. These complaints can have a significant impact on daily life, as they cause a lot of discomfort and disrupt normal activities. Fortunately, osteopathy offers a solution in treating these digestive problems.
Osteopathie kan helpen bij darmproblemen, maagklachten en obstipatie
At Osteopathie Laarman we look at digestive complaints and related conditions from a holistic approach.
Our goal is to promote an optimally functioning digestive system as an essential part of your overall well-being. After all, the digestive system is intimately connected to other systems in the body, including the nervous system, the hormonal system, the immune system, the neuroendocrine system and the cardiovascular system.
Using osteopathic techniques, we focus on restoring the natural mobility and functionality of the digestive system, while optimizing its interaction with other body systems, which helps reduce symptoms and improve your health.
The diagnosis
At OsteoPlaza, the treatment of digestive complaints begins with a careful diagnostic approach. During an extensive intake, we discuss your complaints and medical history. This is followed by a physical examination, after which we draw up a personalized treatment plan that fits your specific needs, lifestyle and goals.
The treatment
Our osteopaths use manual interventions to improve intestinal mobility and function, reduce abdominal tension and support overall digestion. In addition, blood circulation improves and the nervous system becomes more relaxed.
Stress and tension complaints
Psychological stress has a profound impact on both your physical and mental well-being. Long-term stress can cause a variety of symptoms, such as tension headaches, neck and back pain, jaw problems, breathing problems, sleep problems and even digestive system disorders.
At Osteopathy Laarman the focus is on addressing both the symptoms and the underlying causes of stress.
In addition to psychological stress, other major stressors such as work pressure, financial worries, relationship problems, health issues and even lack of sleep play a major role. Chronic stress can even lead to more serious conditions such as burnout or cardiovascular diseases.
The diagnosis
At Osteopathie Laarman, treatment starts with an extensive diagnosis. During the first consultation, we will discuss your complaints and medical history in detail. Our osteopath listens attentively to your story and asks specific questions to get a clear picture of your health situation.
The treatment
Stress factors in your life cannot always be removed immediately, but the osteopath can help to bring the body more into balance. This allows you to process stress better. Blockages in the body can disrupt the balance between ortho- and parasympathetic. Your osteopath will look for this loss of movement and restore mobility. In this way, an overstimulated orthosympathetic nervous system is dampened or the parasympathetic nervous system is more active. This brings the body back into balance. Furthermore, the osteopath can give advice on how you can influence this yourself.
Frequently asked questions about osteopathy
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During the intake interview we try to get a picture of your general health. Together we look at your medical history and current health complaints. In addition, we do a physical examination in which we look at the underlying cause of your complaints. Depending on the nature of your complaints we start treatment immediately.