Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) or Medicine (OMM) is a hands-on, evidence-informed approach to care used exclusively by osteopathic physicians (DOs). Through skilled manual techniques—such as gentle pressure, stretching, balanced tension, and joint mobilization—OMM helps diagnose and treat problems affecting the muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissues.

This approach is built on the osteopathic philosophy that the body’s structure and function are closely connected, that the body has an innate ability to heal, and that it is continually striving toward a state of greater health. By improving alignment, mobility, circulation, and nervous-system balance, OMM can relieve pain, restore movement, enhance recovery, and support overall wellness. It can be used on its own or alongside conventional medical treatments to create a comprehensive and personalized care plan.