What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
Developed 130 years ago by physician A.T. Still, osteopathic medicine is one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in the United States and brings a unique philosophy to traditional medicine. With a strong emphasis on the inter-relationships of the body’s nerves, muscles, bones, and organs, doctors of osteopathic medicine, or D.O.’s, apply the philosophy of treating the whole person. D.O.’s place particular emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. D.O.’s believe that all of the body’s systems, including the nervous and musculoskeletal system, work together and that disturbances in one system may impact function elsewhere in the body.
OMM complements traditional therapies and offers non-surgical options for acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal (NMM) conditions.
- Migraines, Tension Type Headaches, TMJ Disorder, Bruxism Headaches, Positional Plagiocephaly, Neck Pain, Torticollis, et. al.
- Thoracic Rib Cage Pain, Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Upper and Lower Extremity Pain, Carpal & Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome, Knee Pain, Acute & Chronic Ankle Injuries
- Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pregnancy Related Low Back Pain, et. al.
- Sports-Related Injuries, Performance Art & Work Related Repetitive Strain Pain