Osteopathic Medicine – Whole-Body Healing

Osteopathic Medicine – Whole-Body Healing

Introduction: Why Osteopathic Medicine Deserves a Central Role

In today’s high-tech, fast-paced healthcare environment, hands-on healing is more important than ever. At Patients Medical in New York City, our osteopathic physicians (DOs) offer a whole-person, functional medicine approach—treating your musculoskeletal, neurological, and systemic imbalances with a combination of modern science and natural, manual therapies.

Osteopathic medicine doesn’t just manage pain—it helps your body restore its natural balance and ability to heal itself. Whether you’re living with chronic conditions or recovering from injury, we provide care that’s personal, practical, and deeply effective.

What Is Osteopathic Medicine?

Osteopathic medicine is a distinct branch of medical practice that focuses on structural alignment, movement, and the interconnectedness of all body systems. Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) receive the same training as MDs, with additional education in hands-on diagnosis and treatment techniques called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).

Through gentle, precise manual techniques, OMT:

  • Improves circulation
  • Enhances nervous system function
  • Reduces pain and inflammation
  • Restores mobility and posture
  • Supports natural detoxification and lymph flow

Osteopathy is often used to treat chronic pain, postural issues, migraines, digestive dysfunction, TMJ, and more—without drugs or surgery.

What Is Osteopathic Medicine

Signs You May Benefit from Osteopathic Medicine

Many patients turn to osteopathic care when traditional medicine falls short. You might benefit if you experience:

Osteopathic care addresses both symptoms and their deeper structural and energetic roots.

Root Causes: Why Does the Body Get Out of Alignment?

Functional medicine works alongside osteopathy to investigate why structural imbalances and chronic tension form. Contributing factors include:

  • Chronic stress: Tightens muscles and reduces circulation
  • Sedentary lifestyle: Leads to poor posture and joint stiffness
  • Injuries: Even minor ones can leave lasting misalignments
  • Gut inflammation: Affects the vagus nerve and fascial tone
  • Toxin exposure: Burdens the lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems
  • Hormonal imbalance: Impacts joint, nerve, and fascia health
  • Jaw misalignment or dental work: Can affect neck, spine, and posture

Osteopathy treats the body as an integrated system—because everything truly is connected.

Root Causes: Why Does the Body Get Out of Alignment?

Diagnostic Tools We Use

At Patients Medical, we pair osteopathic assessment with advanced functional diagnostics to uncover hidden contributors to pain and dysfunction:

Postural and gait analysis

Joint mobility and muscle tone testing

Spinal palpation and craniosacral assessment

Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR, cytokines)

Hormonal panels (thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone)

Gut health testing (microbiome, leaky gut)

Heavy metal and toxin screening

Nutritional status and micronutrient analysis

This combination allows us to create a precise and personalized treatment plan that’s aligned with your body’s needs.

Integrative Treatments with Osteopathy at the Core

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

Our DOs use advanced hands-on techniques including:

  • Myofascial release
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Muscle energy techniques
  • Visceral manipulation
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Strain-counterstrain

These non-invasive methods gently restore alignment, ease muscle tension, and support internal organ function.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle

We recommend targeted anti-inflammatory foods and postural nutrition—because what you eat directly affects inflammation, muscle recovery, and pain.

  • Magnesium and omega-3-rich meals
  • Hydration protocols for fascia health
  • Elimination diets for inflammatory triggers

IV & Nutrient Support

We offer personalized IVs and supplementation to support:

  • Muscle and nerve function (magnesium, B-complex)
  • Detoxification (glutathione, Vitamin C)
  • Tissue repair and inflammation control (zinc, CoQ10, amino acids)
IV & Nutrient Support

Stress and Energy Flow Therapies

We complement OMT with:

  • Acupuncture and cupping
  • Breathwork and vagal nerve toning
  • Somatic therapy and trauma release
  • Guided movement and posture re-education

Real Case Study: Jason’s Relief Without Surgery

Jason, 38, came to us after a car accident left him with chronic neck pain and dizziness. He had tried PT and pain meds without lasting results.

Our DO discovered cervical spine tension, cranial restriction, and jaw asymmetry. We also tested Jason’s cortisol and gut health—revealing adrenal burnout and leaky gut.

His customized plan included:

  • Weekly craniosacral and myofascial OMT
  • Magnesium and adrenal support IVs
  • Anti-inflammatory nutrition
  • Postural retraining and vagal nerve exercises

Within 8 weeks, Jason’s dizziness resolved, his pain dropped 80%, and he avoided neck surgery altogether.

Testimonials

Meet Our Doctors

Rashmi Gulati, MD

Medical Director of Patients Medical

Stuart Weg, MD

A holistic pain management physician

Dr. Emine Cosar, MD

Consult Dr. Emine Cosar, MD. For Gynecology

Frequently Asked Questions

 DOs receive similar training to MDs but also learn hands-on techniques to treat structure and function. They can prescribe medication, order tests, and perform OMT.

 No. It’s typically gentle, precise, and relaxing. Some people feel immediate relief; others experience gradual improvement.

 Not at all. It helps with migraines, digestion, TMJ, fatigue, anxiety, and more.

 No. We work integratively with your existing care team to enhance—not replace—your current care.

 That depends on your goals. Some patients need only 2–3 sessions; others benefit from regular care over time.

 Yes. We address spinal alignment, muscular imbalances, and tension patterns that impact posture.

 We are out-of-network but provide superbills for reimbursement. Some insurance covers OMT with DOs.

 Yes. OMT is safe for all ages and especially effective for infants, children, and older adults.

 Comfortable, loose clothing is best so your physician can assess movement and apply techniques easily.

 Back and neck pain, TMJ, headaches, fatigue, postural issues, scoliosis, post-concussion symptoms, and digestive disorders.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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