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const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
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<Article
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title="Cranial Osteopathy FAQs"
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author="Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA"
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>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. What is cranial osteopathy?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Cranial osteopathy is a sub-specialty of osteopathic manipulative
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medicine performed by a physician. This sub-specialty deals with subtle
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motions of the body through the cranial sacral mechanism. It is a gentle
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and powerful system, part of osteopathic medicine, that uses the
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patient’s own inherent forces to overcome membranous, articular,
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ligamentous strains in the body. It is a diagnostic and treatment method
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for soft tissue injuries and especially cranial and sacral structures.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. What is the cranial rhythm?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. It is a cyclic expansion and contraction of the membranous tissues of
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the body that occur 8 to 14 times per minute. It is distinct from other
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known pulses of the body, i.e., the heart and respiratory. It can be
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felt at all parts of the body by a skilled cranial osteopath.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. Who performs cranial osteopathy?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Cranial osteopathy is an osteopathic technique devised by William
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Garner Sutherland, D.O., originating in 1899 and popularized in the
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1940s to this day. It is a technique performed by osteopathic
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physicians.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. What is cranial sacral therapy?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Cranial sacral therapy is the use of manual techniques performed by
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therapists to unwind membranous articular strains of the cranial sacral
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mechanism. Originally developed by William Garner Sutherland, D.O.,
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popularized by John Upledger, D.O., and may be performed by any
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therapist trained in this manner.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. Who would benefit from cranial osteopathy?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Many patients with a variety of conditions would benefit from cranial
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osteopathy, primarily persons with soft tissue injuries with membranous
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articular strains to the head, torso and extremities. It is a part of
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the osteopathic manipulative medicine physician’s armamentarium in
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treating the whole body from a biomechanical perspective, therefore, a
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patient suffering from biomechanical dysfunction causing disease such as
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asthma, sinusitis, ear-nose-throat problems, cerebral palsy, cranial
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synestosis, plageocephalgy and muscle tension headache would benefit
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from the use of cranial osteopathy.
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</p>
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<p>
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Cranial osteopathy works on the basis of unwinding the membranous
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articular strains that are present in the body thus removing the
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biomechanical restrictions that prohibit fluid flow, improve circulation
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and restore normal homeostasis to the body part and structure.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. What are the contraindications to cranial osteopathy?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Patients with no biomechanical problems and patients with an aversion
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to being treated or touched.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. How does it feel while being treated?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. The physician places a very light touch on your head, spine and
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sacrum examining the cranial rhythmic impulse and verifying the areas of
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the body where the impulse is restricted. The physician gently unwinds
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the membranous articular strains with his/her hands. When that happens,
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the patient may feel a slight sensation where the physician’s hands are
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placed, otherwise, there is no sensation of pain or any other activities
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while he/she is performing these maneuvers on your body.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. What is cranial manipulation?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Cranial manipulation is the application of an osteopathic physician’s
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hands to the body, palpating the cranial rhythmic impulse—also known as
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the primary respiratory mechanism, or third pulse of the body. The
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physician determines the rate and amplitude of the cranial rhythmic
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impulse, or lack thereof. Then, subtle pressure is applied to the body
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part to enhance the movement of fluid and energy to that area. After the
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connective tissue and the fascia (a web-like covering over all muscle
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and tissue) are released from tension, the cranial rhythmic impulse will
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have free rein and health will be restored to that body part.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. How does cranial manipulation work?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. The body produces cerebrospinal fluid, which fluctuates 10 to 14
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times a minute within the dura mater—the covering of the brain and
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spinal cord. The billions of brain cells expand and contract, which
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electrically and biochemically and hemodynamically cause a perceived
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pulse—the cranial rhythmic impulse.
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</p>
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<p>
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Because of the articular design of the 22 bones of the skull, motion is
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permitted. The articular design of the sacrum (at the base of the spine)
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between the ilea or hip bones permits motion down the spine. Because the
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membranes covering the brain and spinal cord have elastin tissue and are
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allowed to expand and relax, the cranial rhythmic impulse can be felt.
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The amount of movement can be measured in millimeters and can be felt in
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all parts of the body by a skilled cranial osteopath.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. What can I expect to feel during and after a treatment?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. During a treatment, you can expect to feel subtle pressures on the
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head, spinal column and tailbone. You may also feel a slight pounding of
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fluid under the doctor’s hand. After a treatment, you may expect to feel
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overall general well-being, as well as relief of some or all pain.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Do some patients feel cranial manipulation more strongly than
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others?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes. Generally speaking, the more out of balance a patient is, the
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more he or she will feel the cranial manipulation. Some people are also
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more sensitive than others.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. How long are the treatments?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>A. Cranial manipulative treatments typically take 10 to 30 minutes.</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. How frequently should I get a treatment?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Depending on your condition, treatment may be recommended once or
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twice a week on an outpatient basis. As your condition improves,
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treatments should taper to twice a month, then once a month, and finally
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to three or four times a year for preventive maintenance.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. Are there any after-treatment restrictions?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. It is not good to do heavy exercise, consume alcohol, eat a heavy
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meal or engage in sexual activity within 12 hours after a treatment.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. What is the duration of the relief? Can it be permanent?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. The duration of relief can be from hours to days, and generally
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increases with successive treatments. Pain relief can be permanent.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. What should I bring with me to my first appointment?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. You should bring any x-rays, MRIs, MRAs, CT scans and PET scans with
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you on your first cranial manipulation visit. Also remember to bring any
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laboratory and neurodiagnostic studies, such as EEGs, EMGs and
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NCV-SSEPs.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. What age range benefits most from cranial manipulation?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. The younger the patient, the more benefits he or she receives from
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cranial manipulation. The best results are found in patients in the
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first six months of life, followed by age six months to two years, age
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two to six, and age seven to 18. With each successive decade, a patient
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will usually need longer and more frequent treatments to achieve the
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desired results.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Which illnesses respond best to cranial manipulation?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Cranial manipulation is very effective in treating any mechanical
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trauma to the head or tailbone. Birth trauma responds the quickest and
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most completely to this form of treatment.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. What is Dr. Feely’s success rate with cranial manipulation?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Most patients are greatly improved or cured within six to eight
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visits.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Is there a clearinghouse for osteopaths who practice cranial
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manipulation?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes. The Cranial Academy can give you a list of competency-tested
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cranial osteopaths in your area. For physician referrals, send a
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self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope ($0.55 postage) to:
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</p>
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<p>
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The Cranial Academy
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<br />
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Referrals
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<br />
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8202 Clearvista Parkway, #9-D
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<br />
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Indianapolis, IN 46256
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</p>
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<p>
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Please include the city and state for which you are requesting
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referrals.
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</p>
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<p>
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The Cranial Academy will also fulfill requests for physician referrals
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by e-mail or fax for a $10 charge; Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
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Requests are fulfilled within 24 hours.
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</p>
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<p>
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To request a referral by e-mail, contact:{" "}
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<a href="mailto:cranacad@aol.com">cranacad@aol.com</a>
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<br />
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Fax referral requests to: 317/594-9299
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. Can any osteopath perform cranial manipulation?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes. Any licensed osteopath is able to perform manipulation,
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including cranial osteopathic manipulation. But all osteopaths are not
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highly skilled in this specialized form of treatment. Contact the
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Cranial Academy at the address above for a referral to an osteopath who
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is skilled in cranial manipulation.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>Q. Are there specialists within osteopathic medicine?</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes, there are osteopathic specialists in all recognized medical
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specialties, from obstetrics, neurosurgery and cardiology to family
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practice. Most DOs are family practitioners. A few, like Dr. Feely,
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specialize in osteopathic manipulation.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Can there be a change in the body’s reaction to prescription drugs
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while undergoing this treatment?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes. When a person is under the influence of a narcotic, cranial
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osteopathic manipulation often takes longer, more frequent treatments.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Does Dr. Feely work in conjunction with MDs to balance a patient’s
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prescription drugs and overall treatment?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes. Dr. Feely recognizes the importance of all of your health care
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providers understanding your treatment regimen, as well as being aware
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of any and all prescription medications you may be taking. If you need
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additional medication or changes in your medication, Dr. Feely will be
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happy to speak with your physician or prescribe it himself.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Is it realistic to expect to be prescription drug-free after
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successful treatment?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Not all patients will have total relief with osteopathic
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manipulation. Some patients may need to continue a few prescription
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drugs. However, most patients will decrease their amount of medicine
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dependency, as well as the need for painkillers and other frequently
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used drugs such as migraine medications.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. What is the price range for cranial osteopathic manipulation
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treatments?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Dr. Feely normally performs cranial osteopathic manipulation in
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conjunction with total body osteopathic manipulation treatments. For
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price information, please contact our office manager, Farida Charania,
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at 312-266-8565.
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</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Is a referral from an MD necessary for cranial osteopathic
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manipulation?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>A. No.</p>
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<p>
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<strong>
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Q. Does medical insurance cover osteopathic manipulation?
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</strong>
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</p>
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<p>
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A. Yes, most medical insurance covers osteopathic manipulative treatment
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when the claim form is properly coded and the insurance company applies
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the proper definition to those codes, and does not self-impose any
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restrictions on manipulation. Some insurance plans allow only about
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$1,000 of treatment per calendar year; other plans do not pay for an
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office visit and osteopathic manipulation performed on the same day.
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</p>
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</Article>
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