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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment or OMT has been shown to benefit mobility and blood flow, reduce pain, and promote healing. OMT can be used alone to reduce symptoms or along with other medical treatments. At Infinity Medical Clinic, we encourage patients to consider this noninvasive method for treating pain caused by common conditions, including back pain, migraines, menstrual pain, and concussions.

Back Pain

Almost everyone experiences back pain at some point, and neck pain is becoming incredibly common due to the use of mobile devices. OMT can address musculoskeletal issues affecting the spine and the many muscles that attach to it. Low back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain can all be traced to the spine. Through gentle pressure on pressure points and stretching/massage of tight muscles and fascia—the tissue covering the muscles—OMT can restore mobility. OMT for back pain involves a physical evaluation and hands-on manipulation.

Menstrual Pain

When period cramps become unbearable or seem to last forever, OMT can be an effective, drug-free treatment. Focusing light pressure and manipulation on the lower back can relieve the intensity and duration of cramps and promote healthy function in the pelvic area.

Concussions

Whether from kids playing sports or falling at home, accidents happen and concussions may result. Any head injury or concussion should be treated as soon as possible to identify its severity and address symptoms from inflammation. Cranial OMT can facilitate healing by improving circulation with the result of reduced inflammation. Chronic concussion symptoms may also benefit from OMT, as the treatments loosen tight muscles and fascia on and around the cranium and neck.

Migraines

Migraines can cause such excruciating pain that you can’t work or enjoy life. When migraines force you to change your plans, it is time to seek treatment, and OMT is a noninvasive method for migraine relief. Applying OMT on the head, neck and shoulders can increase blood flow to the area and reduce tension. The tissue and joint work can also address musculoskeletal issues that may contribute to headaches and migraines. If you experience migraines, we encourage you to reach out to Dr. Stemmerman at Infinity Medical Clinic for a migraine treatment plan.

If you’d like to learn more about how OMT can help you, see our recent blog post. When you’re ready to get your life back and try a gentle, drug-free pain relief method, contact Dr. Stemmerman about OMT.

Food and health are connected to health and wellbeing, which led to the saying, “You are what you eat.” With that in mind, medical researchers have frequently explored the connection between nutrition and disease prevention. Medical research clearly indicates that cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes are among the chronic diseases linked to eating processed foods. By eating more nutritious foods—and replacing sugary and salty foods—you can improve your diet, which may enhance your health outcomes.

Diet vs. Dieting

What’s the difference between diet and dieting? Your diet entails what you eat and drink, while dieting is a method of controlling that intake—usually with the goal of losing weight. At Infinity Medical Clinic, Dr. Stemmerman prefers enhancing the nutrients in your diet as a lifestyle change rather than dieting, which is temporary and often fails. Plus, cutting out foods completely, as is the case with certain fad diets, rarely results in long-term success.

With a focus on nutrient-dense foods to replace processed foods, most people will feel fuller on fewer calories. The added fiber of a diet heavy on vegetables and fruits can naturally help with weight loss as well as reducing inflammation—another factor associated with chronic diseases. A nutrient-dense diet can be customized to you and your tastes.

Benefits of a Nutrition-First Approach

Whatever your current health picture looks like, what you eat can result in feeling better and losing weight. A nutrition-first approach can also enhance:

• Gut health & microbiome
• Hair & skin
• Mental health
• Joint mobility

As you might guess, improving your nutrition entails more than eating—much more! Enhancing your diet is a lifestyle change that involves when you eat, how you prepare food, and what food you buy. Lifestyle changes like diet modification can be challenging without guidance, which is why Dr. Stemmerman provides physician-assisted nutrition programs and medical weight loss, when appropriate. Based on medical tests and risk assessments for disease factors, she makes personalized plans to help prioritize nutrition in your diet. As an independent physician, she can offer a patient-centric approach that is unique to you.

To learn more about the connection between nutrition and disease prevention, contact Infinity Medical Clinic for an appointment.