Osteopathic Manipulation in Philadelphia
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OSTEOPATHIC Manipulation IN PHILADELPHIA
Osteopathic medicine is a branch of the medical field that focuses on the relationship between the structure of the body (primarily your bones and muscles), how it functions and creates changes across various systems. This largely differs from allopathic medicine which tends to study symptoms, and only what goes wrong with one organ system.
How does osteopathic Manipulation work?
Osteopathic manipulation therapy stimulates the musculoskeletal system through repetitive manipulation of your limbs and soft tissues. The DO, or doctor of osteopathic medicine, uses more than 40 techniques to work your musculoskeletal system back into proper alignment. The manipulation might feel awkward or strange but they should not cause pain or discomfort.
The techniques used in OMT help address any structural issues and muscular imbalances. They also help with joint mobility, muscle flexibility, as well as improve circulation. Through direct manipulation of your muscles and limbs, a DO will help improve blood flow and nerve health in the targeted areas.
Is Osteopathic Manipulation the same as Physical Therapy?
Both OMT and PT are medically supported therapies. Both of these therapies believe that the function of a body’s different systems depends on the underlying structures of that system. Both use movement and physical manipulation as part of their treatments.
However, the biggest difference that sets OMT apart from PT is who is licensed to perform it. OMT can only be performed by DOs, who are fully trained, licensed and practicing physicians. Physical therapists are not medical doctors. Though a physical therapist can obtain a doctorate in PT, they cannot write prescriptions and perform the other duties of a fully licensed medical doctor.
What CAN OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION TREAT?
OMT is remarkable and can treat just about any pain condition. At Meeting Point Health, we commonly treat the following with OMT with great success:
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ)
Migraine and headache
Sports injuries
Dizziness
Chronic back pain
Fibromyalgia
Musculoskeletal Pain
Lyme Arthritis
Neurological Mold Illness Symptoms
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How effective is osteopathic manipulation?
If your goal is to reduce back pain, joint pain, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal pain, then OMT is considered extremely effective. The National Institute of Health found OMT to be effective in treating chronic and acute pain and improving functional ability.
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Does Meeting Point Health accept insurance for back pain treatment?
Meeting Point Health does not accept insurance.
Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, but the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes in total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.
Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition.
Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.
Can I get an insurance reimbursement?
How do I get started with Meeting Point Health?
To start your journey to back pain relief, schedule a consultation with our team. During your initial visit, we’ll assess your medical history, perform a thorough evaluation, and develop a customized treatment plan to address your specific needs. Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!
