Cranial Osteopathy – Hollywood, FL
Specialized Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Do you sometimes experience headaches, poor-quality sleep, or anxiety? Such problems can interfere with your daily life and leave you feeling drained of your physical and emotional energy. You should seek care from a qualified medical professional to find relief. After we thoroughly evaluate your situation, our team might recommend that you undergo cranial osteopathy. This unique form of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can help individuals in Hollywood to achieve lower pain levels, reduced stress, better sleep, and other benefits. Continue reading this page to learn more about cranial osteopathy and the role it may be able to play in your overall wellness.
Why Choose the Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics for Cranial Osteopathy?
- Gentle & Noninvasive Treatment
- Performed by Highly Skilled Osteopathic Physician
- Suitable for a Range of Conditions
What Is Cranial Osteopathy?
Cranial osteopathy is a type of osteopathic manipulative treatment, which may also be referred to simply as OMT. OMT is a special type of therapy that focuses on manipulating the body in ways that encourage increased mobility, promote healing, and more. To the untrained eye, it can look quite similar to chiropractic care or traditional physical therapy (although the underlying principles are somewhat different).
Cranial osteopathy is a focused form of OMT. Rather than manipulating the body in general, it centers on the neck, head, and spine. It uses gentle and precise massage techniques that support fluid circulation in these crucial areas.
What Issues Can Cranial Osteopathy Treat?
Here are some examples of conditions that cranial osteopathy is sometimes used to treat:
- Headaches and migraines. Cranial osteopathy has the potential to reduce the severity and frequency of both headaches and migraines.
- Low-quality sleep. Patients often report that they enjoy more restful sleep after attending cranial osteopathy sessions.
- Anxiety and stress. Cranial osteopathy may help to release tension from your body and give you a feeling of ease and relaxation.
- Muscle tension. Tension in the muscles throughout your head, neck, and spine can cause pain and increase your risk of injury. Cranial osteopathy may be able to relieve this issue.
- Tinnitus. Tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing in the ears, is an irritating problem that can often be addressed via cranial osteopathy.
- Issues in infants. There are no age restrictions for cranial osteopathy. It may be able to help babies with head deformities, colic, and breastfeeding issues.
- Other conditions. Some experts believe that cranial osteopathy may be able to play a role in helping patients with seizures, cancer, cerebral palsy, and other medical issues.
Is Cranial Osteopathy Right for You?
As a highly skilled OMT provider, our team is qualified to assess your symptoms, answer your questions, and determine whether cranial osteopathy may be a fit for your unique circumstances. Some things that will factor into our recommendation include your medical history, the severity of your symptoms, past diagnostic tests, and more.
We often urge patients to consider cranial osteopathy as part of an overall treatment plan that incorporates multiple therapies. Of course, in some cases, it is effective as a standalone service.
Would you like to learn more about cranial osteopathy? Contact our team today to schedule your consultation.
Cranial Osteopathy FAQs
Would you like to know more about cranial osteopathy so you can determine if it would be a good choice for you? Below, you will find answers to some common questions about this special form of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). If you would like additional information, reach out to our team. We are always happy to speak to patients and prospective patients with the goal of helping them make confident decisions about their care.
Is Cranial Osteopathy the Same as a Head Massage?
To a casual observer, cranial osteopathy may look quite similar to a common head massage. The reality, though, is that they are quite different, both in their goals and in the techniques used. Massage has a muscle-related focus; it can release tension and help patients relax and reduce their stress levels.
Conversely, cranial osteopathy is all about the orientation of the tissues and bones in the head. It helps to diagnose and treat various ailments.
Can a Chiropractor or Massage Therapist Perform Cranial Osteopathy?
No. Cranial osteopathy is the exclusive realm of physicians. Specifically, it can only be performed by a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Other care providers, such as chiropractors and massage therapists, have not undergone the extensive training necessary in order to provide safe, effective cranial osteopathic treatments.
How Many Sessions of Cranial Osteopathy Will I Need?
The answer to this question varies from person to person. First, your DO will examine you to determine if you are a candidate for cranial osteopathy, or if another form of treatment would be better suited to your situation.
If you proceed with it, it may take one or two sessions just to diagnose the issues plaguing you. Thereafter, the process of managing or eliminating your symptoms might require several sessions. It really depends on how your body responds to the therapy.
What Does Cranial Osteopathy Feel Like?
During a cranial osteopathy session, you can expect your doctor to gently press on different parts of your head or slightly move it to evaluate the condition of various tissues. Because the treatment centers on the neck and head, there are no quick or sudden movements like what you would experience during a chiropractic adjustment. The specific techniques the doctor uses might focus on just one part of your head or face, depending on your treatment goals.
It is uncommon for patients to experience side effects or soreness after a cranial osteopathy session. On the contrary, many end up feeling quite refreshed.
