Monthly Archives: May 2013

HAY FEVER & SINUSITIS in Cyprus | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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HAY FEVER & SINUSITIS in Cyprus | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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A 63 year old patient presented to the clinic with hay fever and sinusitis in Paphos, Cyprus, which caused symptoms of maxillary pain (sinus pain), headaches and watery eyes.

On examination there was tenderness around the facial sinus areas.

Treatment consisted of Osteopathic drainage of the naso-facial region and lymphatic drainage into the submandibular glands. Osteopathic manipulation of the spine is also encouraged for drainage. Acupuncture was also applied to the facial region to decrease pain and inflammation.

After both Osteopathy and Acupuncture treatment, the patient felt more open in the sinus area with less headaches.

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

BURSITIS | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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BURSITIS | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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A 42 year old patient presented with a Bursitis in Paphos, Cyprus around the left hip and knee. Symptoms were predominately of pain, stiffness which were aggravated by damp and cold weather.

On examination, X-rays indicated soft tissue swelling around the patella (knee cap) otherwise known as house maids knee, and a large swelling behind the knee (popliteal fossa). The was also pain around the left hip and swelling below the iliac crest.

On osteopathic examination there was stiffness and pain around the joint margin and peri patella bursal effusion that was extra articular.

Treatment consisted of Osteopathic mobilisation of the knee joint and lymphatic drainage. Osteopathic manipulation of the lower back and hip traction was also applied to aid in relieving the swelling (bursitis) and promoting movement of the joints, loosening of the muscles and increasing blood flow to the muscles.

Acupuncture was also applied for both pain relief and to decrease inflammation.

After both Osteopathy and Acupuncture treatment, the patient felt more mobility and less pain on walking.

Osteopath Paphos | Limassol | Cyprus Acupuncture Clinic

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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

RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME | COLD HANDS | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME in Cyprus | COLD HANDS | Bad Circulation | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

Associated-Conditions

A 66 year old patient presented to the clinic with a history of chronic Raynaud’s Syndrome and Scleroderma. Symptoms were predominately of pain and cold extremities.

On examination, X-rays indicated advanced degenerative spondylolitic (arthritic) changes of the cervical spine, loss of disc height and some compression of the central spinal canal.

On osteopathic examination, the spinal areas of the cervico-thoracic region were fixated and hypertrophic. The muscles around the scapulo-thoracic region were fibrotic.

Treatment consisted of Osteopathic mobilisation of the spine to aid in promoting movement, releasing nerve compression (neuritis), loosening the muscles, increasing blood flow to the muscles.

Osteopathic manipulation of the cervico-thoracic region of the spine helped to reduce pain in the arms and hands and reduce the feeling of cold in the hands.

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

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS in Cyprus & AUTO IMMUNE DISORDERS | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS in Cyprus & AUTO IMMUNE DISORDERS | CYPRUS CLINIC | OSTEOPATHY | ACUPUNCTURE | LIMASSOL | PAPHOS

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A 35 year old patient presented to the clinic with a history of chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis, with periodic phases of exascerbations of sweliing, pain and tenderness of the joints. The wrists, knees and spine were all involved during the flare up of symptoms.

On examination, X-rays indicated mild degenerative changes to the joint margins of the distal radius and ulna. The knees also showed irregularities at the condylar region of the femur and joint effusion.

On osteopathic examination, the joints were hyper mobile and the paraspinal muscles indicated an increased tonus and were fibrotic.

Treatment consisted of Osteopathic mobilisation of the spine to aid in regulating the autonomic nervous system, and articulation of the joints to ease the pain and inflammation of the tendinitis (tenosynovitis) of the wrists. Acupuncture was applied to regulate the neuro-endocrine system, and specifically for pain relief, to aid circulation, ease muscular tonus and reduce fluid retention. Osteopathic manipulation of the cervico-thoracic region of the spine help reduce pain in the arms and hands.

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

HORMONE TREATMENT | CYPRUS | PAPHOS OSTEOPATHY ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

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HORMONE IMBALANCE | MENORRHAGIA, DYSMENORRHEA and DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING

Acupuncture began before 2500 BC in China and is now used all over the world to treat disease and pain, to improve general health, and even as an anesthetic. Metal needles are applied to certain points on the body, and the overall purpose of the treatment is to bring the (female principle) and (male principle) back into balance with one another.

A 18 year old patient presented to the clinic with a history of abnormal rhythm in their monthly cycle.

All pelvic examinations with Ultra-Sound were negative.

The patient complained of heavy painful periods, with clotting of the blood. The period of the bleed would last for seven days. She would also experience fluid retention and pain below the umbilical region.

Psycho-emotional state of the patient; Impatient, disappointed with herself, under stress, sad, anxious, holding stuff in, breathing problems, mood swings.

All these symptoms coincided with a road traffic accident a year ago, where the patient was hospitalised, in shock, suffering with amnesia.

Osteopathy and Acupuncture look specifically into the causation of symptomatology. There are a pluralism of factors that are involved in ‘driving a symptom pattern’, and it is in the body i.e. the musculo-skeletal structures where we find the root problem of the symptoms. In this case, there we many asymmetries and musculo-skeletal blocks of the cervical and thoraco-lumbar segments of the spine.

Treatment consisted of Osteopathic mobilisation of the lumbar spine to aid the outflow of the autonomic nervous system to the pelvic organs. Acupuncture was applied to regulate the neuro-endocrine system, to aid circulation, ease muscular cramps and reduce fluid retention. Osteopathic manipulation of the cervical spine to aid thyroid and parathyroid function as a mediator for hormone balance.

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS OF SPINE AND SHOULDER | CYPRUS OSTEOPATHY ACUPUNCTURE CENTRE

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OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE SPINE AND SHOULDER

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An elderly patient over 85 years old presented with pain and Osteoarthritis of both shoulders. Left shoulder was worse. Radiating pain into the right C5/6 dermatome. Pain on the left side of the neck around the atlantal region. Pain at the base of spine. Constant.
Dizzyness, shaky hand. Gets a feeling of something in the hand.

A few TIA’s (TRANSIENT ISHAEMIC ATTACKS) over a 6 year period. Aphasia, confusion.

Accident 2011 December, hit head and sustained a sub dural haematoma, C/T scans aggravated condition, increased confusion, Dementia, gets tired, anxiety and emotional, nervous habit of scratching, picking the skin.

History of high blood pressure, which fluctuates on the low side. Gets uptight, worries, thinking of the past. Auditory hallucinations, more apparent after the fall.

Medication: Blood pressure, anticoagulants, anti depressants.

X-Rays showed osteoporosis and severe arthritic changes of the lumbar spine.

Nervous Breakdown after husband died a few years ago. Very lonely, withdrawn from the social.

Operations: Knee replacement. Hip replacement.

Due to the age and delicate nature of this patient, osteopathic treatment was successfully applied to relieve pain around the neck and shoulder region. Gentle mobilisation of the lumbar spine was also carried out to restore spinal mobility and drain swelling around the lumbo-sacral region.

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

DEPRESSION, RAGE and MUSCULAR TENSION

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The treatment of DEPRESSION, RAGE and MUSCULAR TENSION

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A 50 year old female patient attended the clinic with a history of losing temper, physically expressing rage, anger, despair, wanting to hit their head against the wall, crying a lot, stress. Their symptoms consisted of emotions building up, family friction, arguments, generally feeling like they do not know where to be or what to do. The patient is also going through the menopause.

Medication: Anti depressants 18-19 years. A history of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), stress in work.

The patient was diagnosed with chronic depression. X-rays revealed normal disc height between vertebral bodies and no spondylitis.

Treatment began with a conservative osteopathic and acupuncture re-alignment which helped to release pressure from the spine especially around the cervico-thoracic region.

Following treatment the patient felt better and more relaxed from the increased mobility and blood flow to the body periphery.

A treatment program will help to reduce the muscular rigidities that coincide with depression.

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

ADD-ADHD, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER | CYPRUS | PAPHOS | LIMASSOL | OSTEOPATHY ACUPUNCTURE CENTRE

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ADD-ADHD | Cyprus | The treatment of ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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A patient attended the clinic with a historical diagnosis of ADHD. Their symptoms consisted of not seeing tasks through, being distracted, losing things, always searching for things, impulsive, high temper, impatient, invaded by thoughts.

The patient was diagnosed with ADHD 6 yrs ago and has been on medication since (METHYLPHENEDATE HYDROCHRLORIDE) two times per day, 90-72mg. This is a slow release medication. Medication created a generic anxiety over simple things, apprehensive, socially auqward. Inhibits appetite. Dehydrated.

Alongside with their psychiatrist, the treating ADHD with osteopathy and acupuncture allowed the patient to gradually diminish their medication to a point where they no longer require it. Today the patient can work better, and feels more relaxed, is far more social and happier, positive that they do not need to rely on their medication etc. Does not feel the need to alter oneself.

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