Overview
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) employs the use of manual pressure in precise ways to alleviate pain and restore function to the body. Your doctor of osteopathy (DO) manipulates muscles, joints and connective tissues using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. OMT may be attempted as an alternative to surgery or medication.
Principles
Osteopathic manipulative treatment is based on the premise that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another. This treatment addresses the root biomechanical causes and symptoms of injuries and illnesses.
Using a manipulative technique, the trained physician will move, stretch and apply pressure to your muscles, joints and connective tissues to address your specific goals for reducing pain, encouraging blood flow and improving range of motion as need. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine notes 40 different manipulative techniques that may be used to address specific clinical situations.
Related to this treatment, your osteopathic physician may also talk with you about nutritional issues, sleep habits or mental health.
Conditions
Our osteopathic physicians utilize manipulation to prevent, diagnosis and treat a range of illnesses, diseases and injuries, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Acute and chronic pain
- Generalized pain
- Gastrointestinal conditions
- Headaches and migraines
- Low back pain
- Lower extremity pain (hip, knee, ankle and foot)
- Musculoskeletal chest pain
- Upper extremity pain (shoulder, arm and hand)
Services
Osteopathic manipulative treatment seeks to improve range of joint motion and also balance tissue and muscle mechanics, in order to relieve pain.
Samueli Institute physicians also evaluate ergonomics for runners, cyclists and other athletes.
Why Choose Us?
As part of the only academic medical center in Orange County, our providers understand that noninvasive techniques which stimulate the body’s immune response can lead to exceptional healing. They work with you to harness your body’s ability to heal and repair. They also consult with colleagues across the institute when clinically appropriate, offering you the benefit of clinical support from a multidisciplinary team of whole-person health experts who are dedicated to your health and wellbeing.
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Price
Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute accepts a variety of insurance plans or private pay. Your visit may be subject to copay and deductible. Please contact us at 949.824.7000 for more information.
