Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in Brooklyn, NY
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)?
Dr. Igor Beneditskiy, D.O., a board-certified Family Medicine physician, provides Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. OMT is a hands-on medical treatment used to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal dysfunction involving the back, neck, joints, muscles, and related areas.
Osteopathic medicine is a complete approach to medical care practiced by fully licensed physicians who earn the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. D.O. physicians receive comprehensive medical training together with additional education in the musculoskeletal system and the relationship between the body’s structure and function.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment may be used when clinically indicated as part of the evaluation and management of back pain, neck pain, joint restriction, muscle tightness, postural problems, sports and overuse injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
What Can I Expect from Osteopathic Treatment?
Dr. Beneditskiy begins with a medical history and physical examination. The evaluation may include assessment of posture, range of motion, muscle tension, joint mobility, areas of tenderness, and other musculoskeletal findings that may be contributing to the patient’s symptoms.
When clinically indicated, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment may include techniques such as soft-tissue treatment, myofascial release, muscle energy, counterstrain, articulatory techniques, balanced ligamentous techniques, and other osteopathic methods. Certain patients may also be treated with carefully selected thrust techniques when clinically indicated.
Treatment is individualized according to the patient’s symptoms, examination findings, age, medical history, underlying medical conditions, and treatment goals. OMT is not required for every condition and is used only when medically indicated as part of the patient’s medical care.
What Conditions May Benefit from Osteopathic Treatment?
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is commonly used as part of the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain, muscle tightness and spasm, joint restriction, posture-related discomfort, sports and overuse injuries, and other mechanical pain conditions.
Some patients with headaches, shoulder pain, hip pain, rib or thoracic discomfort, and other musculoskeletal complaints may also benefit when structural or biomechanical dysfunction is contributing to their symptoms.
The appropriate treatment depends on the individual diagnosis and examination. Patients with symptoms suggesting a condition requiring additional diagnostic testing, medication, specialist evaluation, or other medical treatment are managed accordingly.
How Much Does Osteopathic Treatment Cost?
The cost of care depends on the type of medical evaluation and treatment provided. Insurance coverage and patient responsibility vary according to the individual insurance plan. Please contact our Brooklyn office for appointment, insurance, and payment information.
What Training Does an Osteopathic Physician Have?
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.s) are fully licensed physicians in the United States. They complete four years of osteopathic medical school followed by residency training and may practice medicine, prescribe medications, perform medical procedures, and provide comprehensive medical care within the scope of their specialty and training.
Osteopathic medical education also includes specialized training in the musculoskeletal system, osteopathic structural examination, and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.
This combination of conventional medical training and additional hands-on musculoskeletal training allows an osteopathic physician to integrate medical diagnosis with structural and biomechanical evaluation when indicated.