What Disorders Do Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine Treat?

Doctors of osteopathic medicine treat many musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine. Included are:

  • Acute and chronic back pain
  • Arthritis, osteoarthritis
  • Back sprains and strains
  • Degenerative spinal disorders
  • Headaches (some types)
  • Joint pain and dysfunction
  • Low back pain
  • Myofascial pain
  • Neck pain
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Upper back pain
  • Whiplash

Osteopathic medicine is not appropriate for patients who have bone cancer, infections affecting the bones or joints, osteoporosis, and spinal fusion.

Last Updated: 02/06/2008
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