Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
(OMT)
Menopause transition & Sexual Health in Fort Worth, TX
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Services offered in Fort Worth, TX
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Q & A
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Q & A
What is osteopathic manipulative treatment?
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a hands-on technique for treating various types of musculoskeletal pain and many health conditions. During an OMT session at Sky Women’s Health, Dr. Moyers applies gentle pressure to your muscles and joints. She helps align your bones and muscles to promote self-healing.
Rather than simply treating or masking symptoms, OMT aims to treat the underlying cause of your illness. Alongside OMT, Dr. Moyers provides lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling, and other recommendations you can implement for a better outlook on health.
OMT is safe for most individuals, but there are certain circumstances where another treatment is a better fit. Dr. Moyers goes over your medical history and may provide a few tests to check your health before proceeding with OMT.
Dr. Moyers is fellowship trained in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and is proud to provide this expertise to patients throughout their reproductive years.
Who can benefit from osteopathic manipulative treatment?
Osteopathic manipulative treatment addresses various musculoskeletal pain disorders and injuries as well as conditions that have little to do with your muscles and bones.
Back pain during pregnancy is also extremely common. It is estimated between 50-70% of pregnant patients experience back pain. Pregnant patients also experience extensive physiologic and structural changes that affect their daily functioning.
The addition of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to the standard care of pregnant patients can enhance homeostasis and improve the quality of life as the body adapts to these changes.
In fact, OMT can be particularly beneficial for pregnant women and has several other applications in obstetrics and gynecology.
You might benefit from OMT at Sky Women’s Health if you experience:
Symptoms of menopause
Painful periods
Pregnancy-related back pain
Pregnancy-related edema (swelling)
Pregnancy-related insomnia
Pelvic pain
OMT primarily works by optimizing blood flow to particular targeted areas, which helps reduce inflammation, improve healing, and improve the health or function of specific organs.
How should I take care of myself after osteopathic manipulative treatment?
After your OMT sessions at Sky Women’s Health, Dr. Moyers encourages you to follow her recommendations for aftercare so you can enjoy the best possible results.
Everyone responds to the manipulations differently, with some experiencing discomfort or soreness after a session. You might just feel tired or even energized afterward.
In any case, you can improve your healing by:
Drinking lots of water
Engaging in light exercise, like a walk
Avoiding any rigorous physical activity
Giving yourself time to rest
If you have any concerns following OMT, don’t hesitate to call Sky Women’s Health for additional answers and guidance.
Schedule a consultation for osteopathic manipulative therapy over the phone or online at Sky Women’s Health today.
How is osteopathic manipulative treatment different than chiropractic treatment?
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and chiropractic care are both alternative approaches to healthcare that focus on the musculoskeletal system. However, they have some key differences. OMT is practiced by osteopathic physicians who undergo medical training and have a broader scope of practice. Osteopathic physicians consider the body as a whole and use hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. OMT aims to restore proper function and balance to the body, utilizing techniques such as gentle pressure, stretching, and resistance. Chiropractic care, on the other hand, is primarily provided by chiropractors who focus on the spine and nervous system. Chiropractors often use spinal adjustments and manipulations to alleviate pain and improve spinal alignment. While both OMT and chiropractic care offer manual therapies, osteopathic physicians may also incorporate conventional medical treatments and have a comprehensive understanding of the body's interconnected systems. {i think this information would be better under the OsteoPathic Manipulation Paige - not needed in FAQs)
Why is it significant that a Board Certified OBGYN is performing my osteopathic manipualtive treatment (OMT)?
Not only is Dr. Moyers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, but she completed a fellowship in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Then she attended a M.D. residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She passed her oral board exams November of 2011 with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Dr. Moyers has broad experience practicing as an OBGYN for the last decade.
What does that mean?
She has delivered babies vaginally and by cesarean, she’s treated abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, ovarian torsion and ectopic pregnancy, performed hysterectomies and ablations and everything in between. She understands the anatomy and physiology of your body from hands-on experience. Also, she knows when your pain is more than musculoskeletal and needs further work up.
