A Legacy of Specialized Care

Biomechanical Osteopathy is a specialized branch of osteopathic medicine. This area of specialty was developed at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine four decades ago. Many of these techniques have been practiced by physicians (and lay “bone-setters”) through the centuries. Today, less than 2% of practicing D.O.’s (Doctor of Osteopathy) actually provide any form of manual medicine in their practices. The reason often given when asked is that it takes too long, it is too complicated, and it is not adequately reimbursed by insurance carriers. In order to deliver this brand of care requires the doctor to spend more time with the patient to sort out complex physical pain disorders. Then treat the restrictions of motion in the physical body and then provide a rehabilitation plan. It is impossible to accomplish this in the 7 and ½ minutes the insurance companies give doctors in the average office visit.