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Is OMT real or fake?
I have continued to read conflicting reports that about the effectiveness of OMT. This may reflect on reports that 90% of Osteopaths feel that they don’t have time for OMT, or felt not prepared to use OMT. I realize that being in a medical practice may inhibit the use of OMT. There are time constraints…
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Todays thoughts!
I have been thinking about the rise and anger and loneliness I see around. I believe that these difficult feelings are related to worlds and local events and relationship issues. In 2023 there was a review of global numbers of complaints of muscular pain, Globally, 494 million (95% uncertainty interval 431–564) people had other musculoskeletal disorders in…
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Todays thoughts!
I have been thinking about the rise and anger and lonelyness I see around. I believe that these difficult feelings are related to worls and local events and relationship issues. In 2023 there was a review of global numbers of complaints of muscular pain, Globally, 494 million (95% uncertainty interval 431–564) people had other musculoskeletal disorders in…
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Chronic Pain
Is there a reason to use OMT in chronic (greater than 6 months) pain? In all chronic conditions the commonality is, there are good days interspersed with bad days. Some conditions are progressive and some are unyeilding. Stages in acceptance of chronicity of pain can affect the pain perception. OMT has been demonstrated to positively…
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Shoulder issues and pain.
Many individuals in the US and likely the world develope pain and discomfort in 1 or both shoulders. Some seek medical evaluation and some choose to live with the disability and pain. OMT has been helpful in relieving shoulder pain. Comparison of patients with shoulder pain treated with OMT have demonstrated significant improvement in function…
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Presidents Day
Happy Presidents day! Some people have the day off, especially if they work for the government. There are others who continue to work. More research has demonstrated that many supplemental medical treatments such as OMT, Chiropractic, massage treatment, and hugs make people feel better. The earlier research identified endorphins as the cause, this was later…
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Snow removal brings aches and pains.
Falls and sore muscles increase during the months that snow appears. These pains can persist for days or longer. Certainly if pains persist medical evaluation is needed. With a negative medical evaluation then what does one do? wait in pain, try exercising to moderate the pain, take medication, use hot tubs. There is always OMT!…
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Chronic conditions and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).
Many individuals have chronic conditions such as arthritis and autoimmune diseases that increase the wear and tear on muscles and joints. The effects of years of activity is accelerated and osteoarthritis end results happen sooner. This advanced aging is usually coupled with increasing pains and imbalance of forces in the body. Try OMT to improve…
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Marginalized people and OMT
There are a large number of marginalized individuals. Some are always wary or nervous for various reasons beyond their control. The stress that constant awareness puts on the body will initiate muscular imbalance and tonal imbalance in the body. This can lead to aches and pains in usual areas and other locations. Many people subsist…
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Valentines Day 2024
Patients that have undergone Treatment with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) at Brookmead Medical Associates-Osteopathic (BMAO) have responded very well to the treatment. For Valentines Day why not provide a loved one with treatment? As we age, aches and pains develop. Some resolve easily and some need a little assistance. Help a friend or a loved…