In OMT, an osteopathic practitioner (DO) moves a patient’s muscles and joints using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance.
OMT can help people of all ages and backgrounds. The treatment can be used to ease pain, promote healing, and increase overall mobility. Although often used to treat muscle pain, the treatment can also help patients with a number of other health problems such as asthma, sinus disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, and migraines.
Through OMT, physicians manually apply a specific amount of pressure to different regions in the body. These techniques can help to:
• Treat structural and tissue abnormalities
• Relieve joint restriction and misalignment
• Restore muscle and tissue balance
• Promote the overall movement of bloodflow throughout the body
