Osteopathy is an extremely effective form of manual therapy. Osteopathic doctors, using principles of physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics, and having developed the ability to sense the condition of tissues and organs with their hands — including differences in temperature, position, mobility, and movement relative to other organs — seek to find the primary problem area to understand the cause of the symptoms. Once the problem is identified, specific techniques are used to restore the affected area. During the correction, muscle spasms are reduced, tissue mobility and nourishment are restored, and blood flow is improved, along with drainage and nervous system function.

During treatment, it is important to help the body reach its highest possible state of balance — a condition where tension is reduced, tissues relax, and internal self-regulatory processes are activated, helping to maintain balance, relax structures, and eliminate symptoms.