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 You are more than just the sum of your body parts. That's why doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.s) practice a "whole person" approach to health care. Instead of just treating specific symptoms, osteopathic physicians concentrate on treating you as a whole.
Osteopathic physicians understand how all the body's systems are inter-connected and how each one affects the others. They focus special attention on the musculoskeletal system, which reflects and influences the condition of all other body systems. This system of bones and muscles makes up about two-thirds of the body's mass, and a routine part of the osteopathic patient examination is a careful evaluation of these important structures (OMT). D.O.s know that the body's structure plays a critical role in its ability to function. They can use their eyes and hands to identify structural problems and to support the body's natural tendency toward health and self-healing. The use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), a hands-on diagnostic and treatment modality brings an added dimension to health care. Using a variety of OMT techniques, manual force is applied to treat structural abnormalities, and can apply specific corrective forces to alleviate joint restriction and misalignment. Manipulative medicine is commonly used to address acute or chronic neck and back pain, plus a variety of other musculo-skeletal abnormalities. Additionally, these techniques can be applied to TMJ pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, migraine, sinus and menstrual pain. Call our receptionist today at 907-522-7090 to schedule an appointment. For more information on OMT and osteopathic medicine you can visit www.osteopathic.org |
