Hands-On healing: study explores OMT for stomach, lung, and other ailments

This study watches how doctors use osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for patients whose main problem is not muscle or joint pain—like infections, breathing trouble, or bowel issues. About 1,000 adults getting OMT will be included. The goal is to see how often OMT is used for these other problems and whether the techniques differ from those used for muscle and joint complaints.