A hands-on form of diagnosis and treatment based on the following principles:Structure governs functionThe body is unified and interconnected (i.e. a problem in your foot can cause your back to hurt)Health is dependent on the well-being of mind, body, and spirit 4. Life is motion—lack of proper motion in any part of the body can result in disease and painThe focus of osteopathic diagnosis and treatment is to identify areas of the body that aren’t moving and to restore healthy motion. This can be accomplished with several techniques including muscle energy technique, myofascial release, high-velocity low amplitude treatment (i.e. “popping a joint”), and balanced ligamentous treatment.