Monthly Archives: May 2012

Osteopathy Paphos Limassol Cyprus Acupuncture | Arm Pain

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Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

A 46 year old Assistant Manager presented to the clinic with elbow pain and stiffness of the upper back.

P/C: Elbow pain. Stiff around neck. Headaches. Migraines left. Summer time, once a month. Sensitive to heat and sun.

History: Headaches have been present for over five years.
G/H: Stress of work.
Med: n/a
Clinical Tests: n/a
I: Army, fainting from heat.
A: n/a
O: Surgery for moles.
CVS: n/a
GIT: Sensitive to cold, causes vomiting, since childhood.

Circulation: Hands and feet are cold, bad circulation of blood. Switzerland, Dr. – nothing can be done. Feet cold and sweating.

Clinical Findings: cervical and thoracic restrictions.

Dx: T4 syndrome with psychosomatic overlay (stress) of the upper thoracic region.

Treatment: Mobilisation and manipulation of the cervical and thoracic spine. Acupuncture to promote relaxation and softening of the muscles.

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

LIMASSOL CLINIC
Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
42c Trion Ierarchon
Ipsonas
Limassol
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956

Osteopathy Paphos Limassol Cyprus Acupuncture | Postural back pain

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Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

A 44 year old professional businessman presented to the clinic with a history of shoulder pain (Biceps tendinitis) and low back pain (Disc compression)

P/C: Thoraco-lumbar pain (Back Pain)

History: Some pain in arm on hand ball. 1 yr ago, low back. Stiffness. Spasm. Stopped handball, 3-4 weeks. Middle of back. Constant Pain.
G/H: n/a
Med: n/a
Clinical Investigations: n/a
I: n/a
A: Sports injury, handball. R shoulder, 20 yrs. 3-4 yrs later pain . 25 yrs. Stretched biceps tension. Intermitent. Pain on right abduction.
2 yrs ago started handball.
O: appendectomy 23 yrs old, tonsillectomy 6 yrs
CVS: n/a
GIT: n/a
Gynaecology: n/a

Clinical Findings: Thoraco-lumbar joint restrictions. Muscle spasm. Stiff neck (Cervical compression)

Dx: Postural induced spinal restrictions of the cervical spine and lumbar spine.

Treatment: Osteopathic manipulation of the lumbar spine. Acupuncture to release muscle tension. Cervical manipulation and traction to improve mobility in the neck and soften the muscles.

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

LIMASSOL CLINIC
Advanced Osteopathic Acupuncture Centre
42c Trion Ierarchon
Ipsonas
Limassol
Cyprus (EU)
Tel. (00357) 99300956