Osteopathic medicine focuses on the whole person, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, and seeks to improve health by addressing the cause of disease.

Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury.

Osteopathic medicine emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, with a focus on the musculoskeletal system, and utilizes osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as a key part of care.

A major principle of osteopathic medicine is that the body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance, and that structure and function are interrelated.

OMT is used to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions, often improving circulation, relieving pain, and enhancing the body's ability to heal itself.

The osteopathic approach focuses on the whole person, considering physical, mental, and social factors, rather than treating only the disease or symptoms.

Osteopathic physicians often use palpation, a hands-on diagnostic technique, to assess the structure and function of the body and identify areas of dysfunction.

Osteopathic physicians emphasize preventive care by educating patients on lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, and stress management, to improve overall health and prevent disease.

Osteopathic medicine holds that structure and function are closely interconnected. Changes in the body's structure can affect its function, and vice versa.