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What is osteopathic manipulation?

Osteopathic manipulative is hands-on care, commonly used to treat muscle pain. It involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Providers move muscles and joints using techniques including stretching, gentle pressure, and resistance. 

How does it help injury or pain?

Osteopathic manipulation can help reduce the need for pain medication or surgery or work with these treatment methods to ease symptoms.