Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a set of techniques that can
be used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. It involves
the physician moving a patient’s muscles and joints in order to
restore the normal function of those tissues. There are a variety of techniques
that can be used in OMT, but most include stretching, resistance, and
gentle pressure.
OMT can be used to help patients of all ages, and while it is often used
to help with muscle and joint pain, it can also help with respiratory
and sinus conditions, headaches and jaw pain, and pregnancy-related pain,
just to name a few.
Who provides OMT?
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who
practice in all areas of medicine. During their training, DOs receive
specialized training in the musculoskeletal system, giving them an in-depth
knowledge of the bones, muscles, and nerves of the body. Many of our DOs
use this knowledge to provide patients with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).
Laura Hornback, MDFamily Medicine, Primary CareView Profile
