OMM/OMT
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Osteopathic Medicine focuses on healing and maintaining the function of the entire body.
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The person is a unit of body, mind, capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and maintenance.
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Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
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We value whole person well-being and stress preventative care .
DO's study medical science and receive extensive training in the musculoskeletal system. We use OMM/OMT to complement our skill set to treat and avoid potentially harmful medications or procedures.
What is OMM/OMT?
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
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Osteopathic Manual Treatment
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Techniques that DO's use to address the musculoskeletal part of disease in addition to medicines and other treatments.
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Techniques include: counter strain, myofascial release, muscle energy, high-velocity low amplitude, balanced ligamentous tension, cranial sacral, Dr. Vo creates a tailored treatment plan for each patient with all of the above OMT techniques.
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Though some techniques may be similar, Osteopathic physicians are NOT chiropractors, or massage therapists. They are trained medical doctors who incorporate neuromuscular theory and manual techniques in an integrative approach to care for the whole body and person.
Osteopathic philosophy, assessment, treatment, and accredited medical training separate us significantly from other practitioners. We are doctors of medicine with a comprehensive understanding of the body and its processes.
What can OMM/OMT do for me?
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Ease Pain, improve motion, balance neuromuscular system
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Decrease stress, help sleep, restore bodily function
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Lighten mood, regulate digestion, fortify immune system
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Prepare body for surgery, speed healing after surgery
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OMM/OMT can be integrated into every patient's care in some way to improve overall function by affecting form and through therapeutic touch
Conditions OMM/OMT treats along standard care
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Neck, back, other muscular pain, strain, sprain
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TMJ, vertigo, tongue ties, balance issues, weakness, stiffness
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Rib pain, muscular chest pain, stooped posture
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Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel
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Pelvic pain, painful periods, pre/peri/post pregnancy pain
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Carpal tunnel, shoulder impingement, tendonitis, neuropathy
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Asthma, colds, bronchitis, sinus congestion
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Pre operative conditioning, post operative myofascial strain, pain
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OMM/ OMT can applied to many different conditions, but should be used in conjunction with a complete medical evaluation of the person.