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Overview

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a field of medicine that applies manual therapy (“manipulative”) techniques to restore health in the body. By manipulating the muscles and soft tissues, OMT specialists can optimize blood circulation to treat an illness or injury. Rather than just treating symptoms or curing an illness, the goal of OMT is to restore wellness to the whole person.

Conditions

OMT can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, from injuries and illnesses to chronic pain and underlying health conditions related to the nerves, muscles and bones (i.e., the musculoskeletal system). 


Treatments

OMT is a non-invasive treatment that can be done in the practice. It is a hands-on therapy involving stretching, gentle pressure and/or resistance. It is only performed by providers who specialize in this therapy. 


Contact us

OMT is offered at Mount Nittany Physician Group Family Medicine practices located at Mount Nittany Health – Green Tech Drive and Mount Nittany Health – Penns Valley. To make an appointment, call 814.689.3140 or visit MyMountNittanyHealth.com.