{"id":214,"date":"2015-06-27T18:48:49","date_gmt":"2015-06-27T18:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/?page_id=214"},"modified":"2022-04-07T20:53:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T20:53:21","slug":"pain-management-osteopathy-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/pain-management-osteopathy-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Pain Management at the How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; bg_img_2=&#8221;http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/pain-management-clinic-edinburgh.jpg&#8221; use_background_color_gradient_2=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_2=&#8221;#4f593d 0%|rgba(79,89,61,0) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_2=&#8221;rgba(29,38,0,0.8)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end_2=&#8221;rgba(29,38,0,0.6)&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image_2=&#8221;on&#8221; 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the holistic approach of Osteopathy means that it is often extremely effective when administered as part of a Pain Management Treatment program and it can be extremely successful in reducing tissue inflamation and alleviating dehabilitating symptoms.About Back PainWhat is meant by the term Pain Management? 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In some cases long term pain is due to a pre-existing medical condition such as arthritis. Alternatively, long term pain can be caused by a condition which medical science does not yet fully understand such as <a href=\"http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/back-pain-osteopathy-edinburgh\/\">back pain<\/a>. In some cases long-term pain is caused by a malfunction in the body's pain system.\u00a0 The Electromagnetic Therapy which Helen has now available is Magnetic Waves that are safe work on the cellular level so that your cell`s natural abilities to produce cellular anti inflammatory processes which reduce your pain, swelling and enable better mobility and movement<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Role of Osteopathy in Pain Management Treatments<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With nearly thirty years experience as an Osteopath Helen How is experienced in diagnosing and treating cases of long term and chronic pain. Although Osteopathic techniques cannot cure long term pain; the holistic approach of Osteopathy means that it is often extremely effective when administered as part of a Pain Management Treatment program and it can be extremely successful in reducing tissue inflamation The Storz Medical Magnetolith which Helen has been had available from May 2020 is proving to be much more beneficial in combination with appropriate rehabiliation\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emtt.info\/en\/emtt-treatment\/typical-conditions-where-emtt-is-used.html\">Here is the link to the Magnetolith as the list is too long to be included in on this page<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depending upon the diagnosis, a number of different osteopathic techniques and treatments may be used. These may include <a href=\"http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/vibrotherapy-edinburgh\/\">massage of muscles and connective tissues<\/a> to reduce inflammation, gentle <a href=\"http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/traditional-osteopathy-edinburgh\/\">manipulation of joints<\/a> and stretches. These treatments are designed to reduce muscle spasms, ease swelling and increase joint flexibility.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=\"yes\" gap=\"15\" el_class=\"greenbox-link\"][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1523648256322{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #679902 !important;border-left-color: #679902 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #679902 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #679902 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #679902 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1523899125342{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}\"]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"white-text\">Delaying Hip Replacement Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][blockquote align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Having been in pain for years I was diagonsed with osteoarthritis in my hip and advised I would need a hip replacement which would be delayed as long as possible as I am only 38. I was horrified at the prospect of waiting as I was in so much pain. <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Thanks to Helen the pain is almost gone, her treatment now allowed me to return to the gym and exercise and my life is almost back to normal. Long may this last!!<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Clare, Edinburgh<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To read more independent reviews of the How Osteopathic Clinic please visit our <span class=\"greenbox-link\"><a href=\"http:\/\/clients.wide-eyedesign.com\/HowClinic\/testimonials\/\">testimonials page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/blockquote][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1523648275272{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #679902 !important;border-left-color: #679902 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #679902 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #679902 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #679902 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1523875603514{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}\"]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"white-text\">Contact The How Osteopathic Clinic<\/span><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=\"greenbox-link\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information on Pain Management at the How Clinic or to arrange an appointment with Edinburgh osteopath Helen How, <span class=\"greenbox-link\"><a href=\"mailto:info@howclinic.com\">contact The How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh by email<\/a><\/span> or telephone 0131 551 1044.<\/p>\r\n<strong>COVID 19 APPOINTMENT INFORMATION<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remote Consultation via Telephone\/WhatsApp &amp; Physitrack rehabilitation programme\u00a0 - \u00a330.00\r\nFace to Face treatment - \u00a350 for 50 minute appointment (10 minutes is required for administration).\r\nPayment may be made by bank transfer (BAC's) or payment link, if paying by link, a 2.5% admin fee will be added.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Storz Medical Radial Shockwave Therapy \u00a352 per 50 minutes (one hour appointments 10 minutes for administration)\r\nNEW FOCUS Storz Medical Shockwave Therapy \u00a380 per 50 minutes. 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