Conditions, Symptoms, and Injuries Treatable at an Osteopathic / Chiropractic Clinic (Japanese Bone-Setting Clinic)

Osteopathic clinics (Japanese Seikotsuin) primarily treat injuries and disorders related to muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones.
We provide care for conditions caused by daily activities, sports, childbirth, and traffic accidents.

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【Acute Injuries (Often Covered by Insurance)】

• Sprains (ankle, knee, lower back, neck, etc.)

• Bruises / contusions caused by falls or impacts

• Muscle strains (muscle pulls, muscle tears, acute low back pain / lumbago)

• Stiff neck / acute neck pain (“sleep-related neck pain”)

• Sports injuries (jammed fingers, hamstrings, calf muscles, etc.)

• Nursemaid’s elbow (radial head subluxation in children)

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【Chronic Pain and Ongoing Conditions (Mainly Self-Paid Treatment)】

• Chronic low back pain / recurrent acute low back pain

• Shoulder stiffness and neck pain

• Tension-type headaches

• Poor posture (rounded shoulders, swayback / excessive lumbar curve)

• Pelvic misalignment and postnatal pelvic instability

• Hip pain and knee pain

• Sciatic nerve pain (muscle-related origin)

• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

• Wrist and elbow pain (including tendinitis and tenosynovitis)

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【Women’s Health & Lifestyle-Related Symptoms】

• Postpartum low back pain and pelvic instability

• Cold sensitivity and swelling (edema)

• Symptoms caused by autonomic nervous system imbalance

• Chronic fatigue and general sluggishness

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【Traffic Accidents & Workers’ Compensation】

• Whiplash injuries after traffic accidents

• Low back and back pain

• Post-accident discomfort and limited range of motion
  ※ Treatment is available under automobile liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance.

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⚠ Conditions Not Treatable at an Osteopathic Clinic

• Pain caused by internal organ diseases

• Fractures or dislocations (except for emergency first aid; medical doctor approval required for continued care)

• Infectious diseases or serious neurological disorders

In such cases, patients will be referred to an appropriate medical institution.

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💡 Summary

Osteopathic clinics specialize in:
• Early recovery from injuries
• Treating the root cause of pain
• Preventing recurrence

✔ If medical tests show “no abnormalities”
✔ If medication or pain patches are not effective
✔ If you want to improve posture or body mechanics

Osteopathic care can be a very effective option.