Danto Osteopathic
Back Pain
Approximately 67% of Americans will be affected by back pain at some point in their lives. 85-95% of the time the back pain will be caused by a mechanical source, which means bone, muscle, joint, fascial, or soft tissue structures are significantly involved with the pain. At Danto Osteopathic, we specialize in conservatively addressing these structural problems, restoring function, and THRIVING in Body, Mind, and Spirit!
Osteopathic Manual Medicine Targets the Causes of Back Pain
Joint Problems
Joint alignment has been found to play a significant role in joint degeneration. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) helps to align the joints and prevent this degeneration. At Danto Osteopathic we strive to gently apply OMT and Medical Acupuncture to improve joint alignment and lessen the progression of joint degeneration. Reasonable Lifestyle modification is often part of the equation..
Muscle Problems
Muscle imbalance may result from injury, overuse, underuse, or as a result of a birth-related developmental problem. At Danto Osteopathic we address muscle imbalance with OMT and Medical Acupuncture to reset the muscles and allow a persons "original" programming to reassert itself. Additionally, we use the Exercise Prescription to support these gentle interventions.
Nervous System Problems
As soon as we start discussing nerves, I believe people start to feel a bit nervous. Yet, using gentle OMT aimed at the nervous system being over- or under-active in muscle function is a big component of successful in addressing back pains with OMT or Medical Acupuncture. We treat the whole person through a Body, Mind, and Spirit approach, which also is a neurologic intervention.
Vascular System Problems
With OMT we often observe realtime improvement in issues related to the flow of blood and lymphatic fluids. We are able to see signs of swelling and edema recede like watching the tide go out. OMT sometimes allows medications to work better depending upon the issues caused by a somatic dysfunction.
Somatic Dysfunction
Somatic dysfunction is the term given to body mechanical problems that are treatable with OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment). Specifically it has been described as alteration of the muscles, bones, or joints and the flow and health of the related vascular (blood) system, nervous system, and lymphatic system. Somatic dysfunction may play a significant role in the health of every organ system of the body.