Taking Care of the Whole You
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a series of gentle movements a physician does with his or her hands to relieve restrictions of normal motion. These movements detect and correct restrictions in the tissues that may be having a negative impact on the patient’s general health, impeding the body’s ability to heal. OMT helps the body heal itself by allowing for improved blood and nerve supply and more effective breathing. OMT is performed by physicians with specialized training in neuromusculoskeltal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine.
While OMT is most commonly associated with treatment of aches and pains, it can be very effective in the treatment of a number of different disorders. Here are just some of the problems that OMT can be used to treat:
- Acute and chronic neck and back pain
- Asthma
- Sinus congestion
- Headaches
- Menstrual pain
- Stress and tension-related problems
- Myofacial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia
- Central nervous system disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Scoliosis
- TMJ disorder
OMT can also be used to treat babies who have overriding cranial sutures, feeding difficulties and reflux.
