What are some accidents that happen in the home that are preventable?

Household injuries

As a rule, we remember only serious and dangerous injuries with which we go to the doctor (concussions, fractures of the bridge of the nose, and bones of the nose). All other minor incidents are not taken into account, especially domestic injuries.

However, with any injury, even seemingly insignificant, there is a loss of tissue mobility, impaired blood circulation, and innervation (supply of organs and tissues with nerves, which ensures their connection with the central nervous system). 

In addition, contracting, spasmodic muscles and ligaments change the position of the internal organs, vertebrae, and other bone structures they support. This can lead to the twisting of the vessels and nerves going to the organs, disruption of nearby communications, and the development of pathological changes in them, which leads to Many diseases and health problems associated with insufficient water intake.

Osteopathy successfully copes with various

Types of domestic injuries:

• Head injuries and bruises, concussions
• Bruises and fractures of the bridge of the nose and bones of the nose
• Injuries to the sacrum, coccyx, and pelvis
• Fractures, dislocations, sprains
• Whiplash injuries

Head injuries and bruises, concussions

As a result of even minor injuries and bruises on the head, the bones of the skull are displaced relative to each other and fixed in a new position. This displacement is negligible, and the violation of the mobility of the bones of the skull is absolutely imperceptible to a non-specialist, often these changes are not visible even on x-rays and CT scans. 

However, in the end, there is a blockage of certain bones and tension of the dura mater covering the brain, and adhesions are formed. 

This, in turn, leads to compression of the brain tissue, and arterial and venous vessels, causing the development of hypoxia (oxygen starvation) and venous blood stagnation (due to insufficient outflow). It also leads to hormonal disorders, arterial hypertension, sleep disturbance, headaches, increased fatigue, and meteorological dependence.

Quite often, the consequences of concussions appear after 5-10 years with an unexpected deterioration in the general condition, insomnia, decreased visual acuity, etc. We recommend that you do not postpone a visit to an osteopath who can help with the treatment of a household head injury! 

Drug treatment will help to avoid life-threatening conditions, but, as a rule, only osteopathy helps to achieve qualitative changes in the condition, which is precisely engaged in the jewelry work to eliminate the root cause of these conditions - displacement of the bones of the skull and tension of the dura mater.

Osteopathy allows you to restore the normal position of the skull bones and brain tissues, improve cerebral circulation and normal nutrition, lower intracranial pressure, and return a person to a full life. An osteopath can determine with his hands were the most severe injury occurred and restore all metabolic processes, returning a person to a full life.

Bruises and fractures of the bridge of the nose and bones of the nose - the help of an osteopath

A fracture of the bones of the nose is a fairly common domestic injury resulting from a blow to the face (dorama, car accident, accident). Despite the unpleasant symptoms (bruising under the eyes, bleeding from the nose, pain when touching the nose, swelling, crunching, or crackling sound when touched), nasal fractures are very often treated at home with cold compresses and painkillers. 

However, any trauma to the bridge of the nose leads to blockage of the ethmoid and frontal bones and the bones of the nose. As a result: violation of drainage, congestion, and the development of sinusitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis. You may not immediately notice these negative effects, but it is important to restore the correct position of the bones within 2 weeks, while they are still mobile.

We recommend visiting an osteopath as soon as you are sure that the nose fracture is not life-threatening and does not require surgical treatment, for example, there is no cerebral edema (this can be seen from the X-ray result) and the bones are not crushed. 

An increase in body temperature, incessant bleeding, the impossibility of nasal breathing after the swelling subsides, the appearance of a clear liquid from the nose or ears, severe headache and pain in the neck, and visual impairment should alert. There is an urgent need for hospitalization in all of these conditions.

Osteopathic treatment will help facilitate the rehabilitation period, return the bones to the right places, help improve drainage, remove congestion, and restore normal nasal breathing.

Injuries to the sacrum, coccyx, and pelvis

The pelvis is one of the reference points of the whole organism. A skew in the pelvic bones can be the cause of many diseases of the internal organs, while it is quite easy to get injured in the pelvis, sacrum, or coccyx, especially in the wintertime. 

As a rule, few people pay attention to a bruised tailbone (who has not fallen on the tailbone in winter?), if it does not cause severe pain and discomfort. And a coccyx injury suffered many years ago can cause headaches, chronic inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, and problems in childbirth.

How does osteopathy help in the treatment of pelvic injuries? The doctor determines what exactly is wrong, where the "rays of tension" lead, and where the root of the problem is. Further, the osteopath relieves tension and spasms with the help of special techniques. 

Muscles and ligaments relax and stretch, and the doctor gently moves the organs, joints, bones, and tissues, helping them to take their naturally correct starting position. Also, the osteopath releases the blocked bones with very gentle movements and restores movement between them. Thus, tension is removed, and blood supply and nutrition of bones, ligaments, and joints are restored.

How does osteopathy help in the treatment of pelvic injuries?

The doctor determines what exactly is wrong, where the "rays of tension" lead, and where the root of the problem is. Further, the osteopath relieves tension and spasms with the help of special techniques. Muscles and ligaments relax and stretch, and the doctor gently moves the organs, joints, bones, and tissues, helping them to take their naturally correct starting position. 

Also, the osteopath releases the blocked bones with very gentle movements and restores movement between them. Thus, tension is removed, and blood supply and nutrition of bones, ligaments, and joints are restored.

Fractures, dislocations, sprains - household injuries, treatment by an osteopath

Perhaps these household injuries are among the most common. All of them require medical supervision and the application of a cast or fixing bandage. Osteopathic treatment will be most effective during the rehabilitation period when you need to restore spasmodic muscles and tissues. 

The biodynamic approach allows even through the plaster to restore blood circulation, improve lymph outflow, and tissue microcirculation, and relieve swelling. This will allow the bones to heal faster.

Whiplash injuries

Whiplash is one of the most common types of injury that osteopathy works with. They are found everywhere and rarely attract the attention of the victim. Whiplash is a momentary acceleration or deceleration applied to the body of a person who is not prepared for such an event. 

For example, people collide while walking, or when you stumble and miss a step. The result of collisions of a light nature, including a tendency towards either acceleration or deceleration, is a back injury. They inflict visible, yet seemingly insignificant harm to our bodies, and never inflict significant bruises.