A Horseradish
Wednesday 18th March 2015 7:13pm [Edited]
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Quote: Loopey @ 18th March 2015, 8:24 AM GMT
I'm intrigued, what is an 'unconventional' Osteopath? Apart from a bit of soreness you shouldn't suffer any after effects from treatment. Has he given you exercises and stretches to do and lifestyle advice? It may not be that you have to do less of the things that contributed to your terrible posture, but that you need to rethink how you do them. Is your chair suitably supportive, your sitting position correct, height and distance of desk, pc or whatever you use correct in relation to your seating arrangements? Small changes can make a big difference. Taking regular breaks to stretch and walk about, even if just ten mins, can also help. Things like the Alexander technique can be very useful for people with postural related problems. If you choose to exercise choose carefully, depending on what your problem is you can cause more problems. Osteo should be able to advise about that, as can Alexandra Technique Practitioners. Generally you shouldn't need loads of Osteopath sessions; once your postural symptoms have been relieved and lifestyle adapted accordingly, you may only need a top up session occasionally.
I have had three sessions so far. Actually, we are talking here more conventional and less. The more conventional side of it is that he is qualified, he has years of experience and is very hands on whereas these days - the younger ones - they chat a lot. The other side of it is twofold. One, some of his past is connected to renowned alternative health schools and, secondly, it is more about bureaucracy and I'd rather not mention that one in respect of him. I sort of know where he stands and agree with him.
I am grateful for your advice. There is quite a lot more to this matter than I have described. Actually huge amounts and it hasn't been at all easy since November. For example, I've had to change my GP as I didn't like the way that things were being done and the accompanying attitudes expressed. I will certainly consider the Alexander Technique as an additional - but not different - way of doing things.