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Osteopathic manipulation & its use for low back pain.
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri, Missouri, USA. wolfch@health.missouri.edu
Missouri Medicine
|May 6, 2008
Summary
Manual medicine, including manipulation, is a centuries-old treatment approach used by various healthcare professionals for musculoskeletal pain. It effectively addresses pain when specific dysfunctions are identified as the source.
Area of Science:
- Manual Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Pain Management
Background:
- Manual medicine has a long history of patient treatment.
- Practitioners include osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, and trained allopathic physicians and physical therapists.
- Techniques and training levels vary among practitioners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of manual medicine in treating musculoskeletal ailments.
- To highlight the importance of identifying pain generators in musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and current practices in manual medicine.
- Analysis of manipulative techniques for musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Main Results:
- Manual medicine is utilized by diverse healthcare providers in the US.
- A variety of techniques are employed by practitioners.
- Manipulation can treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions throughout the body.
Conclusions:
- Manual medicine remains a relevant treatment modality.
- Effective treatment relies on accurate identification of pain-generating musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
