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Dr. Alexander Porter, DO, CAQSM is a family medicine practitioner in Sayre, PA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020 and has 4 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Porter, DO, CAQSM is affiliated with WellSpan Medical Group, Guthrie, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.
1 Guthrie Square
Sayre, PA 18840
2003 Springwood Road
York, PA 17403
Osteopathic Manipulation
Osteopathy is one of two distinct schools of medicine in the USA. Founded by Andrew Taylor Still in the late 19th century, osteopathy focuses on the prevention of illness and the ability of the body to heal itself. Both medical doctors (M.D.s) and doctors of osteopathy (D.O.s) attend medical school and several years of residency. One technique commonly used in osteopathy is osteopathic manipulation.
Osteopathic manipulation is similar but distinct from chiropractic care. It involves physical contact and pressure to treat disease and improve health. Treatments may include stretching, spinal traction, 'cracking' joints, or applying pressure to painful or stiff areas. It works particularly well for problems affecting the muscles and joints, such as back or neck pain, some kinds of headaches, and sports injuries.
In the case of more serious illnesses, some patients combine conventional treatments with osteopathic manipulation. Manipulation can increase blood flow, relax muscles, and increase movement, as well as make patients feel better. In this way, osteopathic manipulation can be effective for a wide variety of ailments.
Dr. Alexander Porter, DO, CAQSM graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020. He completed residency at Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, Pa. (Family Medicine). He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (Family Medicine/OMT) American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2020)
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, Pa. (Family Medicine)
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (Family Medicine/OMT) American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Alexander Porter's medical specialty is family medicine. Dr. Porter's professional affiliations include Guthrie and WellSpan Medical Group. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Porter attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
