Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Chronic pain, restricted movement, and muscle tension can make everyday life challenging. OMM provides a natural and effective way to address these issues, allowing your body to heal from within. By working on the fascia (a thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds all internal organs, muscles, etc) and structural alignment, OMM helps retrain your body for lasting improvements for chronic pain, migraines, limited range of motion and more.
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine?
Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) is a specialized approach that targets the root causes of pain and mobility issues. Instead of just addressing the symptoms, OMM focuses on restoring your body’s natural alignment and function, leading to lasting relief and better movement. OMM is provided by osteopathic physicians who use precise techniques to reduce tension, correct imbalances, and improve how your body moves. This approach is particularly effective for conditions like back & neck pain, sports injuries, sciatica, muscle tension, joint problems, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, and fibromyalgia.
How is OMM different from chiropractic care?
Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) offers a more holistic approach than chiropractic care. While chiropractors focus mainly on spinal adjustments, OMM, treats the whole body. This means that OMM considers how all your body’s systems interact, addressing not just musculoskeletal issues but also their underlying causes. With the ability to integrate OMM into a full medical treatment plan, osteopathic physicians offer a broader and more coordinated path to lasting relief and overall health.
What to expect
OMM sessions are tailored to address your specific needs and help restore your body’s natural balance. During your visit, Dr. Hawkins will use hands-on techniques to gently manipulate your muscles, joints, and fascia to improve mobility and reduce pain. These treatments aim to release areas of tension and dysfunction, helping your body function more effectively.
While some patients may experience immediate relief, it’s important to understand that achieving more lasting changes often requires multiple treatments. This is because the fascia, your body’s connective tissue, may be stuck in patterns of dysfunction, and OMM works progressively to encourage healthier movement and alignment. Each session builds on the last, helping you move closer to long-term relief and improved function.