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¹Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, USA. mcpruitt@verizon.net

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Endocrinology
Neuroscience
Osteopathic Medicine

Background:

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) comprises receptors, endogenous ligands, and enzymes.
It plays a role in the body's self-regulatory and self-healing processes.
Dysfunction in the ECS is linked to various health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current endocannabinoid basic science and clinical research.
To propose a novel model of the interaction between somatic dysfunction and the ECS.
To highlight the therapeutic potential of modulating the ECS.

Main Methods:

Literature review of endocannabinoid basic science and clinical studies.
Conceptual model development for ECS and somatic dysfunction interactions.
Analysis of therapeutic strategies targeting the ECS.

Main Results:

The ECS supports self-healing mechanisms.
Enhancing ECS activity offers broad therapeutic potential for somatic dysfunction, pain, inflammation, and psychological disorders.
ECS blockade may counteract self-healing and cause adverse effects.

Conclusions:

The ECS is a key target for therapeutic interventions.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, lifestyle changes, and pharmaceuticals can augment ECS activity.
Understanding the ECS offers new avenues for treating complex conditions.