Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) provides the care you need for a variety of musculoskeletal issues. As a trained osteopath, Melonie Parmley, DO, at Open Door Medical Clinic in Great Falls, Montana, provides this hands-on therapy to help you get relief without drugs or injection therapy. To learn more about osteopathic manipulations, call the office or use the online booking tool to set up your appointment.

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What is osteopathic manipulative treatment?

Osteopathic physicians, like Dr. Parmley, have extensive training in hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, pain, and injury. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) includes stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance actions that move your joints and muscles. The manipulations help you get relief from pain, reduction in inflammation, and improved function.

Osteopathic physician training includes specifics about the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Parmley has great insight into your system of muscles, nerves, and bones and how these systems affect one another. Manipulations work with your body’s systems to initiate healing and pain relief. They can correct structural imbalances and improve circulation.

The holistic principles of osteopathy focuses on the fact that tightness and restriction in your nerves and muscles can be the cause of many health problems. OMT helps relieve pain and complement or replace the need for drugs or surgery.

Who can benefit from osteopathic manipulative treatment?

Patients with limited mobility, pain, or injury may benefit from OMT. Dr. Parmley welcomes patients aged 13 and up. She customizes the manipulative treatment to address each patient’s particular health needs.

Specific conditions that benefit from OMT include:

  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Knee pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Asthma
  • Sinus disorders

OMT offers an alternative to drug therapies. The manipulations improve circulation and mobility, which encourages healing and reduces inflammation.

Along with manipulative therapy, Dr. Parmley also offers recommendations to help you feel your best. These may include support for your sleep habits, diet, mental and physical habits, and stress management.

What should I expect during osteopathic manipulative treatment?

Dr. Parmley uses many different manipulative techniques depending on your needs. As you lie on an exam table, she stretches and applies pressure to muscles. She may move and direct muscles in specific ways to encourage a positive flow of energy. Firm pressure relieves tension in soft tissue.

She may also apply cranial manipulative techniques that involve the application of soft pressure to your skull to stimulate pain relief and healing. Open Door Medical Clinic may also recommend joint injections for additional wellness benefits.

To take advantage of the healing power of OMT, call Open Door Medical Clinic or use the online booking tool today.