Introduction

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In an era marked by medical advances, from state-of-the-art surgery to the newest prescription medication, what unique tool will osteopathic physicians use? Their hands.

Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) provide you with all the best that medicine has to offer. They can specialize in any recognized area of medicine, from pediatrics to neurosurgery. However, their knowledge and use of the latest medical technology is complemented by their application of a hands-on treatment tool known as osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT.

Using OMT, D.O.s bring an added dimension to healthcare, in the form of a non-invasive treatment. D.O.s use OMT to diagnose, treat and even prevent illness or injury. When appropriate it can be used in conjunction with, or in place of, medication or surgery.