Columbia Osteopathic Clinic

Permission given from our happy patient- My patient wrote a nice letter for me today & told me since she started seeing me, it was a " new start in my life". "For years I struggled w/shoulder & neck pain. I saw numerous Dr's & as I got older, the pain got worse. Dr. Alt introduced me to NEURAL THERAPY. At first, I was skeptical, but since I began these treatments I honestly feel so much better, I gained energy & my confidence back. Most importantly, the biggest reason I lov...e Dr.Alt is b/c she doesn't settle. By this I mean she does manipulate the spine but if she sees that isn't going to resolve it, she cares enough to find a permanent solution. I cannot tell you how happy I am that my higher power told me to try her. I feel she has given me hope of being normal, finally at the age of 63. -Mary G. Columbia, MO. See more

Q: What is Prolotherapy?Prolotherapy FAQ A: Prolotherapy is also known as regenerative injection therapy, sclerotherapy, (proliferative therapy), ligament reconstruction therapy, and fibro-osseous injection therapy, is a recognized procedure that stimulates the body's natural healing processes to strengthen joints weakened by traumatic or overuse injury. Joints when ligaments or tendon attachments are stretched, torn, or fragmented, become hypermobile and painful. Traditional approaches with surgery and anti-inflammatory drugs often fail to stabilized the joint and relieve this pain permanently. Prolotherapy, with its unique ability to directly address the cause of the instability, can repair the weakened sites and produce new fibrous tissues, resulting in permanent stabilization of the joint.- American Academy of Orthopaedic. Medicine

WHAT IS AN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN? Osteopathic physicians (DOs) attend fully licensed medical schools just like MDs, but in addition to the standard medical curriculum, DOs learn how to approach patients differently, treating the whole person rather than the symptoms. In addition, some DOs specialize in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), using their hands to diagnose, treat and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, they will move your muscles and joints with a variety of techniques, including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. -source (American Academy of Osteopathy)

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"WHAT IS AN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN? Osteopathic physicians (DOs) attend fully licensed medical schools just like MDs, but in addition to the standard medical curriculum, DOs learn how to approach patients differently, treating the whole person rather than the symptoms. In addition, some DOs specialize in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), using their hands to diagnose, treat and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, they will move your muscles and joints with a variety of techniques, including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance.-American Academy of Osteopathy

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Gardening season is here! Is an old injury or chronic pain taking the joy out of being in the garden? Is a new injury stopping you before you even start? Maybe we can help! Call or email for an appointment.

Ongoing joint pain that refuses to heal? Consider asking us about prolotherapy! Joint and back pain can be linked to lax or torn ligaments and tendons around the joint, either from injury or long-term wear and tear. Prolotherapy is a simple injection therapy (not steroids!) that can help the body heal the damage, stabilizing the joint and reducing pain significantly.