Teresa A. Wanczyk MS DO

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

OMT improves joint mobility, circulation and respiration through a hands-on approach. The immune system is strengthened and is able to fight infections and diseases more effectively. The digestive, cardiovascular, and renal systems can achieve better function, lowering the likelihood of heart attacks and stroke. Listed below are some of the conditions regularly treated by Dr. Wanczyk with OMT.

• Infants – Feeding difficulties and constipation, spitting up, night time restlessness, colic, head tilt (torticollis), flattened head (plagiocephaly), bowed legs and other deformities of the skeleton.
• Children – Difficulty walking or running, night time leg (growing) pains, foot pains, asthma, recurrent ear infections, bed wetting, scoliosis, constipation, ADD/ADHD, headaches and sleep disturbances.
• Adolescents – Pains caused by neck and back strains and sprains, ankle knee and elbow joint pains, headaches (including migraines), menstrual cramps, ADD/ADHD and abdominal pain.
• Adults – Lower, middle, and upper back pain, Sciatica, neck pain, joint pain, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, spinal asymmetry, Scoliosis, high blood pressure, tingling and/or numbness in the arms or legs, nausea and back pain from pregnancy, menopause, and fatigue. Some symptoms of neurological disorders including Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease can be reduced with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as well.
• Treatment Techniques – Dr. Wanczyk’s treatment techniques target specific areas of the musculoskeletal system chosen by a complete evaluation of posture and symptoms. Osteopathic techniques used include, but is not limited to: Myofascial Release, counterstrain techniques, Cranial Osteopathy and Biodynamic Osteopathy. One unique treatment is using the Fulford Percussor, which vibrates the fascia, releasing tensions and stiffness.