About Osteopathic Manipulation

The osteopathic approach to treating many diseases includes medication and/or surgical intervention plus Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy (OMT).  OMT can relieve muscle pain associated with a disease and can hasten your recovery from illness by promoting blood flow through tissues.

OMT is predicated upon your D.O.’s knowledge of medicine.  Once your D.O. has ruled out mechanical causes for your illness or injury (through blood and urine testing, x-rays, etc.), and based upon physical and mechanical findings, he may decide to utilize OMT.  While it is commonly associated with physical ailments such as low back pain, this modality can also be used to relieve the discomfort or musculoskeletal abnormality associated with a number of disorders, including asthma, sinus disorder, carpal tunnel, migraines, and menstrual pain.

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FAQ’s

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   What is a DO?

   A DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

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   How is a DO different from a DC (Chiropractor) or MD?

   A Do is a complete physician, trained to diagnosed and treat illness in the same fashions as an MD, but with an additional set of skills. DO’s are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT), a system of hands-on diagnosis and treatment. In many ways, this is similar to chiropractic treatment, but it is provided by a full physician and is recognized and covered by all insurance plans. Osteopathic physicians receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system, which provides them with a better understanding of the ways that injury or illness in one part of your body can affect another. By combining all available medical procedures with OMT, DO’s offer their patients the most comprehensive care available in medicine today.