Many people throughout the region are finding relief from a wide range of health problems through a hands-on approach known as OMT.
Short for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, OMT is used by osteopathic physicians, also known as DO’s, to treat and even diagnose illnesses or injuries. DO’s are specifically trained on the body’s system of muscles, nerves and bones. With only their hands, they can feel when something is out of place, and use resistance, gentle pressure and some light stretching to bring relief to patients.
“As a DO, we can often tell by the way muscles and tissues respond to certain stimuli what the source of a person’s pain may be,” explained PMC Primary Care Physician, Kevin Farthing, DO, who practices at the Prestonsburg Primary Care Clinic. “When someone comes for OMT, we screen the entire body for that very reason.”
OMT can ease pain, promote healing and increase a patient’s mobility. In many cases, OMT can even replace certain types of medication or surgery. OMT can treat a vast number of health issues including migraines, menstrual pain, low back pain, ear and sinus disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and even chronic obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD).
At Pikeville Medical Center, DO’s work with patients on an individual basis to design a plan that addresses each patient’s needs and assists the body’s natural ability to heal itself. PMC has DO’s who practice OMT in its clinics located in Pikeville, South Williamson, and Prestonsburg.
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