Improve Your Vascular Health with 1 Outstanding Osteopathic Treatment!
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), is a non-pharmacological treatment modality unique to the osteopathic profession. It focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing physical manifestations of diseases such as joint restriction, muscular imbalance, and fascial distortion. OMT can supplement other treatment modalities to improve a patient’s overall outcome and lead to a faster recovery time. OMT can […]
Alternative Treatments for the Common Cold
The common cold (CC) is a very common ailment in the population, especially in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults have an average of 2-3 colds a year and children even more (1). Common colds usually clear up on their own within a week or two, but these may […]
Alternatives to Surgery
Musculoskeletal pain and related soft tissue injuries affect the lives of many. In 2012, one of every two American adults was affected by a type of musculoskeletal disorder (1). Musculoskeletal pain is one of the leading causes of disability, and many times it leaves individuals unable to engage in routine activities or perform well in […]
OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The osteopathic medical practice offers more than conventional medicine. Physicians in this field are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). This treatment targets structural dysfunctions or blockages which may be interfering with the body’s ability to heal. These can include lymphatic obstructions, segmental or regional restrictions of motion, muscle spasms, and structural irregularities. The application […]
The D.O. Difference: A Glance Into Osteopathic Medicine
With so many branches of medicine, it can be hard to pick the right specialist to help with health concerns. Terms like allopathic, naturopathic, osteopathic, and homeopathic are popping out everywhere, making it hard to figure out the right fit. Depending on the health concern each of the medical practices above could prove very effective […]