Dr. Shawn Tepper-Levine - Osteopathic Manipulation

What Does Osteopathy Treat?

Treatment is aimed at the structural problems present, not the disease entity. By removing the obstructions to health, osteopathic physicians are able to treat virtually any illness or trauma. Their philosophy is the body is a unit whose parts integrally affect each other. Therefore, dysfunction in one area affects other areas as well.

Illnesses most commonly treated include:

Somatic pain                                   Systemic Problems                       Respiratory Illness
Back Pain and sciatica                         Neurologic Syndromes                      Asthma
Neck Pain                                           Digestive Disorders                          Allergies
Headaches and TMJ pain                      Genito-Urinary Problems                   Sinusitis
Joint Pain Syndromes                          Fibromyalgia
Traumatic and Sports Injury                Lymphedema
Scoliosis Pain

Pediatric Problems                         Pregnancy
Colic                                                 Back and Groin Pain
Spitting Up                                         Digestive Upset
Sucking Difficulty                                Constipation
Developmental Delay
Birth Trauma
Cerebral Palsy
Ear Infections
Asthma
Torticollis

What to Expect During Treatment?

At your first visit, Dr. Tepper will take a full history covering birth history, illnesses, accidents, disabilities, lifestyle, diet, exercise and environmental factors. After conducting a complete physical and structural exam, she will then have you lie on the examination table for treatment. A typical treatment will involve the gentle and precise application of force to eliminate dysfunction in tissue motion, release compressed bones and joints, promote movement of bodily fluids and undo the shock of imprinted trauma. Each treatment is unique according to the findings in that day’s evaluation and the treatment goal is to improve tissue motion, increase vascular and lymphatic circulation and balance the autonomic nervous system. Prescriptions for medications and/or diagnostic tests may be given and recommendations for diet, exercise, counseling and surgery may be given when indicated. Patients often experience a sense of deep relaxation, tingling, fluid flows and relief of pain. Emotional releases may occur as well. These changes may be experienced immediately as they occur or later after the treatment.