Women s Health - Men s Health Dr Simon Armstrong (OSTEOPATH) B.Sc.(Clin.Sc.)M.H.Sc.(Osteo),M.C.O.C.A, M.S.M.A
The philosophy of an Osteopathy is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. It places emphasis on the relationship between the body's structure, framework and function, teaching the appreciation of the body's innate ability to heal itself. An Osteopath will assess your posture, muscular strength, ranges of movement, any strains or injuries, while taking into account lifestyle and environmental factors for the most appropriate treatment plan.
The cerebrum directs the conscious or volitional motor functions of the body. These functions originate within the primary motor cortex and other frontal lobe motor areas where actions are planned. Upper motor neurons in the primary motor cortex send their axons to the brainstem and spinal cord to synapse on the lower motor neurons, which innervate the muscles.
While lifestyle and mind-body medicine interventions may not be necessary during the initial stage of acute injury management, it is the assessment of these factors that form the core tool for identifying those patients who are most likely to progress onto chronic musculoskeletal conditions ( yellow flags ) and hence require greater monitoring and follow up. Factors : Social Environment Illness Behaviour Psychological Distress Attitudes and Beliefs PAIN (SOURCE: A Guide to evidence-based integrative and complimentary medicine, 2011)
Somatotopic Oragansization of the Motor and Sensory Cerebrum: The motor and sensory areas are located in both hemispheres of the cortex. They are shaped like a pair of headphones stretching from ear to ear. The motor areas are very closely related to the control and sense of voluntary movements, especially fine fragmented movements performed by the hand. The right half of the motor and sensory area controls the left side of the body, and vice versa.
The human skeleton consists of both fused and individual bones supported and supplemented by ligaments, tendons, muscles and cartilage. It serves as a scaffold which supports organs, anchors muscles, and protects organs such as the brain, lungs and heart. The joints between bones permit movement, some allowing a wider range of movement than others, e.g. the ball and socket joint allows a greater range of movement than the pivot joint at the neck. Movement is powered by skeletal muscles, which are attached to the skeleton at various sites on bones. Muscles, bones, and joints provide the principal mechanics for movement, all coordinated by the nervous system.
The central nervous system(cns) is the largest part, and includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system(pns) is a collective term for the nervous system structures that do not lie within the CNS The PNS is divided into somatic and visceral parts. The somatic part consists of the nerves that innervate the skin, joints, and muscles. The visceral part, also known as the autonomic nervous system, contains neurons that innervate the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands. The autonomic nervous system itself consists of two parts: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
The muscular system is the body's network of tissues for both conscious and unconscious movement. Movement is generated through the contraction and relaxation of specific muscles. Some muscles, like those in the arms and legs, are involved in voluntary movements such as raising a hand or flexing the foot. Other muscles are involuntary and function without conscious effort. Voluntarymuscles include skeletal muscles and total about 650 in the whole human body. In addition to skeletal and smoothmuscle which are considered voluntary and involuntary, respectively, cardiacmuscle exists which is considered neither. Cardiac muscle is not under conscious control, and it can also function without external nervous system regulation.
The Vascular system is an organ system that passes nutrients (such as amino acids, electrolytes and lymph), gases, hormones, blood cells, etc. to and from cells in the body to help fight diseases and help stabilize body temperature and ph to maintain homeostasis. This system may be seen strictly as a blood distribution network, but some consider the circulatory system as composed of the cardiovascular system, which distributes blood, and the lymphatic system which distributes lymph.
There is a strong correlation between digestive complaints and poor posture. With correct posture there is very little stress on the spine and digestive system whereas poor posture creates areas of increased stress on your spine. The nerves connected to your spine in these stress zones are adversely effected which can have profound effects on the way your organs function which in turn in some cases prevents your bowels from functioning optimally. It is important what you eat but more importantly it is what you absorb, is how you function.
The major function of the respiratory system is gas exchange between the external environment and an organism's circulatory system. In humans and mammals, this exchange facilitates oxygenation of the blood with a concomitant removal of carbon dioxide and other gaseous metabolic wastes from the circulation. As gas exchange occurs, the acid-base balance of the body is maintained as part of homeostasis.
Musculoskeletal Nutritional/Herbal Interventions Increasing evidence indicates the importance of vitamin D deficiency in musculoskeletal pain. Physiologically Magnesium plays a significant role in the musculoskeletal system. Evidence shows Omega-3 in regulating the resolution of the acute inflammatory process 2007 Cochrane review of herbal medicines for the low back pain identified 3 herbs: Devils Claw, White Willow Bark, and Cayenne. Also advocated for anti-inflammatory actions are: Boswellia, Turmeric, Ginger, Cats Claw and Vitamin C. (SOURCE: A Guide to evidence-based integrative and complimentary medicine, 2011)