Hands-On Care
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a series of hands-on techniques used to help diagnose illness or injury and facilitate your body's natural tendency toward self-healing.
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Using OMT, your Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) can effectively treat your muscles and joints to relieve pain, promote healing and increase mobility.
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Benefits of OMT
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OMT can help provide relief in acute and chronic conditions, including:
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Muscle and Joint Pain
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Sinus disorders
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Migraines
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Digestive disorders
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Sports Injuries
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Back pain
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Ear infections
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Repetitive Stress injuries
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The OMT Difference
Before performing OMT, your DO will complete a physical exam and gather information about your medical history, lifestyle and environment.
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Using OMT, your DO will move your muscles and joints using techniques that may incorporate:
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Stretching
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Gentle Pressure
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Light resistance
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OMT is set apart from chiropractic and physical therapy techniques in may ways:
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OMT is performed by DOs who are fulling licensed physicians.
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DOs are trained to treat the whole person, not just symptoms.
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OMT can be used to treat a wide range of conditions and help promote self-healing.
*Adapted from American Osteopathic Association informational brochure