Osteopathy

What is Osteopathic Medicine?

Much like the Chiropractic profession, osteopathic medicine uses hands on healing to address sickness and injury by correcting imbalances of the musculoskeletal system.

Osteopathic Manipulative Technique

Osteopathic Manipulative Technique (OMT) is a method of hands on healing used by D.O.s, or Osteopaths to correct problems caused by musculoskeletal imbalance.

What is Cranial Osteopathy?

Osteopathic medicine has a branch called cranial osteopathy that work with the cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system. Cranial osteopathy is the precursor to Craniosacral Therapy, developed by John Upledger.

What is Cranial Sacral Therapy?

Cranial Sacral Therapy is a technique derived from Cranial Osteopathy and usually done by bodyworkers and massage therapists.

About Doctors of Osteopathy

About's A.D.A.M. Healthcare Center gives an overview of the Doctor of Osteopathy or D.O.