Allopathic physicians hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree and are referred to as MDs. Osteopathic physicians hold a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree and are referred to as DOs.
Only DOs are trained in the art of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), which encompasses a “whole body” approach to medicine. It demands extensive knowledge of the neuromusculoskeletal system for DOs to diagnose, treat, and prevent ailments using their hands. OMT may reduce your need for pain medications and even surgery.