What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment?

More and more people are turning to osteopathic physicians to get relief from their everyday and chronic aches and pains. Osteopathic manipulative treatment includes around 40 different manual techniques that involve applying the appropriate amount of pressure to certain areas of the body. Some of these techniques include soft tissue therapy, active release, and myofascial release.

An osteopath will often recommend osteopathic manipulative treatment to people dealing with a variety of painful musculoskeletal conditions. It can be particularly beneficial for people dealing with:

  • Migraines and headaches
  • Neck and back pain
  • Shoulder problems
  • Knee problems
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint pain
  • Menstrual pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Stress injuries
  • Sports-related injuries
  • TMJ disorders
  • Sciatica
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pregnancy related pains (in the third trimester)

This hands-on approach can treat a wide range of biomechanical issues that lie within the joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the body. Along with musculoskeletal problems, patients dealing with heart problems, digestive disorders, asthma, and sinus disorders may also experience some relief from their symptoms with regular manipulation therapy.

An osteopath understands how everything in the body is interconnected and how each system can affect one another to provide you with the comprehensive and individualized care you need to treat your condition and symptoms.

Osteopathic manipulation treatment offers a variety of benefits including:

  • Improving circulation
  • Easing pain
  • Reducing swelling
  • Speeding up the healing process
  • Treating imbalances within the muscles and tissues
  • Correcting spinal misalignments
  • Improving joint mobility and range of motion
  • Reducing muscle tension and stress
  • A drug-free approach to care
  • Preventing surgery
  • Improve sleep quality
  • Breaking up scar tissue
  • Improving flexibility
  • Boosting athletic performance

Another reason people turn to osteopathic manipulative treatment is that it’s safe for everyone, from newborns to seniors. Athletes may find regular sessions particularly beneficial for preventing sprains, strains and other injuries while also keeping their body in peak performance; however, everyone can benefit from regular osteopathic treatment even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms.

Along with providing manual adjustments, an osteopath can also provide you with a wide range of other complementary treatments including chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage therapy and nutritional counseling. Whether you choose to use osteopathic manipulation therapy along with other alternative therapies or alone, you may finally be able to get the pain relief you’ve been looking for.

 

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