What is a neuromusculoskeletal medicine doctor?

Neuromusculoskeletal medicine diagnoses and treats conditions involving nerves, muscles, soft tissue, and bones. Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) provide this care in several of our UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health clinics. DOs are licensed physicians who receive special training.

Who works on neuromusculoskeletal disorders?

A neurologist is an expert in diagnosing and treating problems of your brain, spinal cord and nerves, including these 8 neurological symptoms and disorders.

What does OMM NMM mean?

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM) allows the Osteopathic Physician to see patients as a primary care resource and also see patients as a consultant.

What is OMM mean in medicine?

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
OMM, also called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), is a form of manipulation that: • Is the generic term used to refer to many different manipulation techniques. • Can be used to treat structural and functional issues in the bones, joints, tissues, and muscles of the body.

What is a neuromusculoskeletal disorder?

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are conditions in which: The work environment and performance of work contribute significantly to the condition; and/or.

Who treats musculoskeletal pain?

Primary care doctors most often treat musculoskeletal pain. Physical therapists, rheumatologists, osteopaths, orthopedic specialists, and other specialists may also be involved in your care.

What is the difference between OMT and OMM?

What is the Difference Between OMM and OMT? OMM is osteopathic manipulative medicine. It could mean osteopathic manual medicine. OMT is osteopathic manipulative therapy.

Is OMM the same as chiropractic?

While DOs and chiropractors may use some of the same techniques, there are distinct differences between them. OMM treats more than just joints. While chiropractors focus on your bones, DOs use OMM to prevent and treat health concerns affecting any part of the body.

How do you get rid of musculoskeletal pain?

How is musculoskeletal pain treated?

  1. Acupuncture.
  2. Chiropractic adjustment.
  3. Occupational therapy.
  4. Pain relievers.
  5. Physical therapy.
  6. Splints.
  7. Steroid injections.
  8. Therapeutic massage.