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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) for Lower Back Pain
Osteopathic manipulative medicine can be a useful tool in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of various mechanical low back disorders, including facet syndrome and spinal stenosis.
Osteopathic Medicine in Pain Management
Osteopathic manipulation is useful as an adjunct to other treatments for acute and chronic pain and plays an important role in algorithms for back pain and other conditions that cause musculoskeletal pain.
Massage Therapy and Pain Management
A growing body of research shows massage therapy can be an effective part of pain relief and management. This research data, and the experience of physicians, massage therapists, and patients should encourage pain specialists to consider incorporating massage therapy into their pain management programs.
Osteopathic Medicine Approach to Pain Management
Osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to treat patients with chronic pain. They have a holistic approach to patient care, encompassing the integration of structure and function, emotional and social aspects of health and healing, and a more heuristic biopsychosocial approach to pain assessment and management.