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Osteopathic Treatment
Neck / Pelvic / Back /Shoulder / Foot pain? Let our Doctor of Osteopathy evaluate any pain in your body and see if it may be helped with osteopathic manipulation. We treat pregnant women, kiddos, all ages. You also don't have to wait until you hurt. Dr. Freeman recommends full body OMT (osteopathic examination and manipulation) quarterly (four times a year). Call Freeman Medical Clinic or schedule an appointment online today.
Osteopathic Treatment Q&A
What is osteopathic treatment?
Osteopathic medicine is a holistic approach to the human system. Osteopathy incorporates the body's inherint healing system with western approaches such as medication and surgery. Osteopaths also provide hands on manipulation where appropriate to restore function similar to chiropractic manipulation. https://www.aacom.org
What does osteopathy help with?
Arthritis
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that causes joints to swell. Some arthritis can feel less painful with osteopathic manipulation
Back pain
Common causes of back pain include a herniated disc, muscle strain, and stenosis. In some cases osteopathic treatment can relieve pain and restore function to your back.
Neck pain
Pain in the cervical spine, or neck, often develops from muscle tension, herniated disc, poor posture, or a pinched nerve. Osteopathic treatment can help diagnose and alleviate pain in some of these cases.
Knee pain
From injuries to general wear-and-tear, knee pain can affect people of all ages. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, arthritis, and meniscus tears are common conditions that osteopathic medicine may help.
Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory condition that irritates and inflames the airways. By addressing dysfunction in the thoracic spine (mid back), osteopathic treatment can help reduce symptoms of asthma, including coughing and wheezing.
Digestive disorders
Stabilizing or promoting movement in the digestive system through hands-on treatment can help alleviate some symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and acid reflux.
What are the different types of osteopathic treatment?
The first step in providing osteopathic treatment is performing a full-body evaluation to identify the cause of your pain or discomfort. Once your evaluation is complete, the team may perform one or more of the following osteopathic treatments. Allow a full hour for your treatment.
Percussion
Percussion therapy is a deep tissue treatment that can improve circulation and the flow of oxygen to repair damage and thereby decrease pain.
Electrical stimulation
Electrical stimulation, or e-stim, is a noninvasive treatment that uses gentle electrical pulses to aid in tissue repair.
Cervical traction
Cervical traction can relieve pressure on the cervical spine (neck)
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