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 |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | February 6, 2008 |
| Last updated: | February 06, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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