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Joan Poirier, D.O.

Consulting an osteopath for pain during sex

Following delivery, some women experience pain during sex due to the effects of a difficult delivery, a laceration of the perineum, an episiotomy or a C-section. Osteopathic care can help women with these symptoms.

Consulting an Osteopath for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence is characterized in particular by involuntary leakage of urine when coughing, jumping, changing position, sneezing, laughing and engaging in physical activity. Osteopathic treatment can relieve symptoms and help women with this condition regain adequate bladder control and improve the muscle tone of their pelvic floor.

Parkinson’s Disease: Consulting an Osteopath

Osteopathic treatments have a positive impact on the anxiety and pain experienced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Consulting an Osteopath following a Concussion

Based on the severity of the traumatic head or brain injury, osteopathy can help relieve or cure any after-effects and prevent certain problems from occurring in the short, medium or long term.

Consulting an Osteopath for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

According to Richard (2011), when combined with medical treatment, osteopathy can help reduce the effects of sleep apnea syndrome, including excessive daily drowsiness, general fatigue and nightly apneic episodes.