What is
Osteopathic Manipulation
​(OMT)?

It is a hands-on technique Doctors of Osteopathy learn in medical school.  It is often used along with other treatments to relieve pain.

Some conditions where OMT is used:

Conditions:

• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Sports injuries
• Knee problems
• Shoulder problems
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Some types of headaches

Different techniques of OMT include:

Techniques:

• Soft tissue: The physician applies pressure to the muscle area around the spine. It consists of rhythmic stretching, deep pressure, and traction.
• Muscle energy: The patient is directed to use his or her muscles from a precise position and in a specific direction against a counterforce applied by the doctor.
• Thrust: The physician uses high velocity forces to restore motion to a joint to reduce or eliminate the signs of tissue changes, asymmetry, restricted movement and tenderness.
• Counterstrain: The patient is moved away from a position where motion is restricted to one of greater comfort. a technique good for an acute injury.