A family physician and retired U.S. Air Force colonel, Daniel Skotte, DO, maintains board certification with the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Among the patients Dr. Daniel Skotte treats at his Sunriver, Oregon, family medicine practice are those requiring osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT).
Non-invasive and medication free, OMT involves not only the use of the hands in diagnosing injuries and illnesses, but also an in-depth knowledge of how the musculoskeletal and nervous systems interact with one another. Through physical adjustments, optimal alignment is achieved, thus encouraging the body to heal itself, as it’s naturally inclined to do.
In addition to resolving muscle pain and its related issues, OMT can be a pathway toward wellness for those experiencing migraines, sinus disorders, and repetitive stress issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The therapeutic technique is accomplished through the gentle application of manual pressure in specified directions, which either relaxes the tissues or engages the tissues to functional limits.
Depending on the condition, there are a number of specialized OMT techniques employed, including cranial-sacral, myofascial release, counterstrain, and high velocity-low amplitude, which is the traditional “thrust” technique.
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