Osteopathy: What you need to know about osteopathic manipulation treatment
If you have decided to see a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), they may recommend the osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). This is possibly something you don’t know much about, and you may have no idea what to expect once treatment begins. This is what we are going to address in this post and help you understand everything you experience in the foreseeable future.
Your DO is a licensed physician whose aim is to improve your overall health using osteopathic manipulative treatments that may involve massaging, stretching, and moving your musculoskeletal system. Depending on your condition, they may decide to use their practice along with other treatments like medication or surgery. They may also choose to eliminate all other treatments and focus on osteopathy if it will benefit you the most.
How does osteopathic manipulation work?
The restriction and tightness in your muscles and nerves can be caused by certain conditions and could lead to other problems. The DO has been trained to use their hands to move joints and tissues in your body to correct the tightness and restrictions you experience in your motion.
Is the process painful?
When you get an osteopathic manipulative treatment, the DO will only apply light pressure, stretching, and resistance using their hands. As a result, it should not be painful at all. The practice encompasses over 40 different techniques, some of which include muscle energy, soft tissue, myofascial release, and osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine, among others.
What does OMT treat?
Most often than not, DO use MOT for pain relief. According to research, people who undergo MOT for low back pain require fewer painkillers compared to those who don’t. However, the treatment is also well suited for migraines, neck pain, headaches, arthritis, osteoporosis, knee problems, and many more.
Who is the treatment best suited for?
Osteopathy treatment is well suited for almost anyone, ranging from infants to older adults. The osteopath adjusts the treatment depending on age and health condition the patient is suffering from. For instance, people who have arthritis or osteoporosis may need gentler treatment and the same goes for infants and children. Regardless, as long as you have the right osteopath treating you, the procedure is bound to be a success.
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