Almost any condition, disease process, illness or injury can benefit from an osteopathic treatment, as the goal of any treatment is to support the body’s innate healing process. Below is a non-comprehensive list of concerns or conditions that can be improved with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).
Autonomic Imbalance Concerns
- Vertigo
- Tinnitus
- Lack of energy
- Anxiousness
- Excessive worrying
- Difficulty concentrating
- Vagus nerve imbalance
- Dizziness/lightheadedness
- Shortness of breath
- Poor digestion
- Palpitations
- Exercise intolerance
- Stress intolerance
- Low libido
Gastrointestinal Concerns
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Constipation
- Gastroparesis (slowed GI motility)
- Biliary dyskinesia
Headaches, Migraines, Post-concussion
- Cranialsacral treatment / Cranial osteopathy
- Osteopathy in the cranial field
Infants
- Poor latch/difficulty with nursing or bottle feeding
- Flat head/misshapen head (plagiocephaly, brachycephaly)
- Torticollis
- Colic (irritable infant)
- Reflux
- Cranialsacral treatment / Osteopathy in the cranial field
- Constipation
Children
- Gastrointestinal concerns (constipation, chronic stomach pains)
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Cranialsacral treatment / Cranial osteopathy
- Behavioral concerns, recent change in child’s behavior
- ADHD, autism, irritable child
- Headaches
- Acute or chronic ear infections
- Sports Injuries
- Recurrent infections
Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Music
- Sports
- Work-related
ENT Concerns
- Acute or chronic sinusitis
- Jaw pain
- TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction/pain
- Hyoid concerns
- Vertigo
Pregnant or Post-partum Women
- Sacroiliac pain
- Low back pain
- Carpal tunnel symptoms
- Pregnancy induced ailments
- Cranialsacral treatment / Cranial osteopathy
- Preparing the pelvis for delivery
- Turning a breech baby
Reproductive Concerns
- Remove structural impediments that may be affecting fertility
Trauma
- Sports injuries, Falls
- Whiplash injuries
- Motor vehicle accidents
Post-surgical Issues
- Recurrent pain following surgery
- Swelling/edema following surgery
- Slowed healing process following surgery
Performance Arts Concerns
- Voice and vocal issues
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Cervical strain, hyoid concerns
- Carpal tunnel symptoms
- Certificate course held through Performing Arts Medicine Association
Pulmonary, Renal, Genitourinary, Cardiac Concerns
Neurologic Disorders
- Tingling, numbness, referred pain
Musculoskeletal Pain/Problems
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
- Arm pain
- Leg pain
- Radicular symptoms (numbness, tingling)