The spectrum of osteopathic manipulation techniques focus on the principle that body structure and function are dependent on one another. When structure is altered via the musculoskeletal system, abnormalities occur in other body systems. This, in turn, can produce restriction of motion, tenderness, tissue changes, and asymmetry (somatic dysfunction).
Following are some of the manipulation procedures most commonly used by osteopathic physicians to diagnose and treat somatic dysfunctions.