Cramping, diarrhea, back pain and nausea, just a few symptoms of a menstrual cycle that women have to deal with every month.
If you are one of these women who battle painful periods, a North Okanagan thesis writer might be able to help.
Rebekah Johnson is looking for women who deal with painful periods for a research study that will investigate Osteopathic care on menstruation.
Osteopathy is a typically a branch of medical practice that emphasizes the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the bones, joints, and muscles.
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According to Johnson the therapy is aimed at improving the health and well-being of the whole person.
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Johnson explained that those who are willing to participate in the trial will have osteopathic practitioners take their personal history into account and then utilize techniques to support the body to improve circulation, reduce pain and increase functionality.
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After recently relocating to Vernon from Toronto, Johnson and her partner Travis Cuddington opened up North Okanagan Osteopathy.
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She stated that there is no need for a doctor referral for Osteopathy and treatments or portions of treatments are covered under most extended health care plans.
For the current study Johnson is undertaking she said qualified participants are eligible for four free Osteopathic treatments.
Contact Johnson at rebekah@northokanaganosteopathy.ca or call 250-540-8683.
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