Conditions Commonly Treated by Dr Waddington

  1. Migraines and Headaches:

    • Excellent conservative options for migraines (including complex, ocular or hemiplegic migraines), tension headaches, occipital neuralgia, sinus headaches, post concussion headaches, daily headaches, and other less common headache syndromes.  
    • Goal of treatment: verify diagnosis, permanent remission if possible, decrease or remove the need for medications, decrease severity/intensity of symptoms permanently.
    • Treatments: Osteopathic treatment, lifestyle changes are first line.  Injections, supplements or medications are possible if needed for symptom relief.
  2. Postural Problems:

    • Symptoms: Poor posture, scoliosis, upper/lower cross syndrome.
    • Goal of treatment: improve daily symptoms without the need for 
    • Treatments: Osteopathic treatment, ergonomic advice, OMT, exercise regimen
  3. Surgical Second Opinions:

    • Conservative options reviewed for: Joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder etc), Nerve entrapment (Carpal tunnel, Sciatica, radiculitis, cubital tunnel, Tarsal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome), Disc injuries (cervical or lumbar).  Please call or text our main office number to inquire about other conditions.  
    • Services offered: Comprehensive review of medical records, diagnostic tests, and treatment options, including Osteopathic treatment to provide an informed second opinion regarding the necessity or appropriateness of surgery.
  4. Mental Health Conditions:

    • Symptoms: Anxiety, depression, stress
    • Treatments: Mindfulness techniques, medication, lifestyle adjustments, OMT
  5. Sports Injuries:

    • Symptoms: Swelling, pain, restricted movement
    • Treatments: Rehabilitation exercises, OMT, medication
  1. Musculoskeletal Pain:

    • Symptoms: Muscle stiffness, joint pain, backache
    • Treatments: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), physical therapy
  2. Chronic Pain Conditions:

    • Symptoms: Ongoing pain lasting more than 12 weeks
    • Treatments: Pain management, OMT, lifestyle changes
  3. Digestive Issues:

    • Symptoms: Constipation, indigestion, bloating
    • Treatments: Dietary advice, OMT for improved gut mobility
  4. Respiratory Conditions:

    • Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chronic cough, asthma
    • Treatments: Breathing exercises, medication, OMT
  5. Pregnancy-Related Issues:

    • Symptoms: Back pain, pelvic discomfort
    • Treatments: OMT, exercises specifically tailored for pregnancy