Whiplash Clinic in Paphos | Osteopathy | Acupuncture

Today a patient presented with Whiplash, stiffness, shoulder and neck pain. Pain and numbness were referred into the left arm. Headaches were also a symptom. On Osteopathic examination, there were palpable muscular fixations and rigidities within the neck and shoulder region. The Brachial nerve plexus was irritated around the Scalene muscular group, which presented itself with an elevated 1st rib.

From the diagram above, regions of the hand are divided into segments which map out the area (dermatome) of each nerve root that supplies sensation from the vertebrae in the spine i.e. the area C6, refers to the nerve root that leaves the spine at the level between C6 and C7.

Osteopathic massage and manipulation was carried through to loosen the musculature. Osteopathic manipulation of the 1st rib, cervico-thoracic manipulation and thoracic manipulations were applied. Acupuncture was used to work upon regulating the neuro-muscular system.

The patient felt immediate relief of pain and improved movement. We will continue the Osteopathic treatment programme.

Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

Osteopathy & Acupuncture in Cyprus | Paphos | Limassol | Registered Osteopath

Charles Papapetrou BSc.(Hons). Ost.Med., D.O., Lic.Ac.
Member of The General Osteopathic Council (No.3118)
Member of The British Acupuncture Council (No.956141)

Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
Office 103
56 Eleftheriou Venizelou
Paphos
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956