A typical visit involves a physical evaluation and manual treatment (clothes stay on). The emphasis of an osteopathic treatment is based on palpable asymmetries, restrictions or alterations in normal motions, and tissue texture changes all of which are referred to as ‘somatic dysfunctions’. Treatments are specific in approach and should not be time based as over treating can add more problems. A skilled osteopathic practitioner knows when the body responds in a therapeutic way.

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