Monograph
Chiropractic & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Practical Guide
Overview Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) are two distinct but overlapping manual medicine disciplines centered on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromusculoskeletal conditions through hands-on manipulation of the spine, joints, and soft tissues.
By Kristopher Crawford
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13 May 2026
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4 min read
Overview Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) are two distinct but overlapping manual medicine disciplines centered on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromusculoskeletal conditions through hands-on manipulation of the spine, joints, and soft tissues.
In the full monograph
- What it is, and how it works
- What the evidence shows — randomized trials, observational data, animal studies, graded and cited
- Dose, form, and timing
- What to expect, and how soon
- Who should be careful, and what to check first
- The verdict
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