Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)

About one-fourth of adults in the United States struggle with chronic pain. If this statistic includes you and you’d like to avoid habit-forming pain medications, see the experts at Open Door Medical Clinic in Great Falls, Montana. Osteopathic medicine specialists Melonie Parmley, DO, Ardine Balili, PAC, and the team offer osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to holistically ease your discomfort and maximize your quality of life. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

What is osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)?

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a natural pain-reducing solution. It provides holistic and hands-on therapy to treat an array of pain-causing musculoskeletal conditions. 

This therapy includes gentle pressure, stretching, and resistance actions that move your muscles and joints in a way that supports optional healing.

The Open Door Medical Clinic team understands that tightness and restricted nerves and muscles can be the cause of many musculoskeletal problems. 

The skilled providers have specific training in osteopathic manipulative treatment, offering expert insight into your nerves, muscles, bones, and ways these systems affect each other. 

What are the benefits of OMT?

The benefits of osteopathic manipulative treatment at Open Door Medical Clinic include:

• Natural healing
• Less pain
• Reduced inflammation
• Boosted healing
• Improved musculoskeletal function
• Better blood circulation
• Corrected structural imbalances
• Improved mobility 
• Reduced soft tissue tension

OTM helps ease pain without injection therapy, addictive pain medications, or surgical procedures.

Am I a candidate for osteopathic manipulative treatment?

The Open Door Medical Clinic team discusses your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and medications to learn if osteopathic manipulation is right for you. It might be a match if you struggle with pain, limited mobility, or an injury, and you’re age 13 or older. 

Osteopathic manipulation can help relieve:

• Back pain
• Neck discomfort
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Hip discomfort
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Asthma
• Sinus disorders

Your specialist customizes a treatment plan addressing your specific needs and desired results. You might need an imaging procedure to pinpoint the root cause of your discomfort.

What happens during OMT?

During OMT, you rest comfortably while your specialist uses various manipulative techniques to stretch you, apply pressure to muscles, and move parts of your body in specific positions that encourage positive energy flow and optimal healing. 

You might also undergo cranial manipulative techniques that place soft pressure on your skull to ease pain and maximize long-term outcomes.

The Open Door Medical Clinic team provides education that supports improvements in diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management. For best results, avoid smoking and limit or avoid alcohol. 

Schedule an osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) at Open Door Medical Clinic by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.