Osteopathic Manipulation  The Osteopathic physician is known for his or her healing touch with the use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.    Nearly every day, medical science unveils new discoveries from brain scans to anti-cancer drugs. In the midst of these wonders, it's easy to forget that sometimes what patients really need is a healing touch. Osteopathic physicians haven't forgotten.    Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, is hands-on care. It involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, your osteopathic physician will move your muscles and joints using techniques including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance.   Who Can Benefit From OMT?   OMT can benefit people of all ages and backgrounds. The treatment can be used to ease pain, promote healing and increase overall mobility. OMT is often used to treat muscle pain; however, it can also help patients with a number of other health problems such as: asthma   sinus disorder   carpal tunnel syndrome   migraines   menstrual pain   When appropriate, OMT can complement, and even replace, drugs or surgery. In this way, OMT brings an important dimension to standard medical care.