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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Background:

A 26-year-old female military veteran experienced recurrent low back pain.
Previous lumbar pain was successfully managed with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).

Observation:

The patient presented with low back pain, initially attributed to a foot injury.
Current symptoms improved with OMT and gait correction.
A history of a herniated disc diagnosed two years prior was revealed.

Findings:

Updated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed a large herniated disc.
Severe spinal stenosis was caused by the herniated disc.

Implications:

Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for severe spinal stenosis.
This case highlights the importance of considering underlying conditions despite initial symptom improvement.
OMT may provide temporary relief but does not address severe structural pathology like herniated discs.