Osteopathic manipulative treatment

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Osteopathic manipulative treatment

Osteopathic manipulative treatment is based on the theory that back pain is caused by abnormalities of the muscles and other tissues in the spine and trunk region. Osteopathic manipulative treatment has been used to treat neck, back, and shoulder pain. Although studies are limited, this form of manipulation has been found to be successful in relieving back pain and improving function.¹

Osteopathic manipulative treatment is usually provided by an osteopathic physician (DO), or a medical doctor (MD) or physical therapist who is specially trained in osteopathic technique.

References

Citations
Andersson GB, et al. (1999). A comparison of osteopathic spinal manipulation with standard care for patients with low back pain. New England Journal of Medicine, 341(19): 1426–1431.

Credits

Author	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Author	Lila Havens
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Editor	Katy E. Magee, MA
Associate Editor	Michele Cronen
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics
Last Updated	February 15, 2006

Last updated:	February 15, 2006
Author:	Lila Havens
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics
Editors:	Katy E. Magee, MA, Tracy Landauer

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