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The human body is extremely complex, and treating injuries requires unique approaches, especially when it comes to mobility. Functional medicine focuses on the operations of the body rather than what’s affecting it. This provides valuable insight that can be used to formulate natural treatments. Here’s everything you need to know about this field.

Functional Medicine FAQ

What Is Functional Medicine?

A physician, often an orthopedist, will pay close attention to how your body works, such as looking at your joints. Once they’ve made a diagnosis, they’ll create a minimally- to non-invasive regimen of natural treatments and physical therapy to help you recover.

What Does It Treat?

functional medicineSince functional medicine focuses on stimulating the body to heal itself, it can address several health complications, like chronic fatigue, insomnia, mood disorders, and cardiovascular disease. Your physician may treat a pre-existing condition or look for the underlying cause of side effects to make a diagnosis and treatment.

What Therapies Does It Include?

Functional medicine integrates therapies from various fields. Diet and nutrition are effective treatments, and a physician may advise detoxing. It can also include mental health counseling to reduce stress and anxiety, acupuncture and massage to relieve pain, and spinal manipulation. Treatment plans require some trial and error, but gradually, your physician will create a truly personalized solution.

What Are Sessions Like?

To begin, your physician will want to know your medical history, and they’ll perform an exam based on the ailments you discuss and concerns they notice. Once diagnosed, your physician will advise on regular in-office sessions for physical therapy and bodywork and educate you on home practices, such as a customized meal plan, stretches, and light exercise. The patient is highly involved in functional medicine and plays an integral role in creating a treatment approach.

 

IMUA Orthopedics, Sports & Health in Honolulu, HI, is proud to offer functional medicine solutions to patients of all ages across the island. The team is led by Drs. Elizabeth M. Ignacio, MD, and Nicole Yukiko Gesik, DO, and all patients will receive personalized care in a welcoming environment. This local practice specializes in orthopedics, sports medicine, and nutritional medicine. Read their patient testimonials online, or call (808) 521-8170 to schedule a consultation.

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