Osteopathy in back pain?
Research results on the osteopathic treatment of back pain • For acute and subacute neck pain, spinal treatments or home-based exercises are more effective than medications. (Bronfort et al., 2012: Annals of Internal Medicine, 156.)
• In neck pain, manipulation and mobilization have a positive effect on pain, function, and patient satisfaction. (Gross et al., 2010: In: Manual Therapy, 15th)
• In pregnant women in the last trimester, osteopathy significantly reduces back pain. (Licciardone et al., 2010. In: American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 202 (43).)
• Osteopathy significantly reduces pain intensity in chronic, nonspecific neck pain. (Schwerla et al., 2008: Research Complementary Medicine, 15 (3).
• Low back pain is significantly reduced in the short, medium and long term by osteopathy versus sham and no treatment. (Licciardone et al., 2005. In: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, (6))
• Subacute back pain is significantly reduced within the first six months by osteopathic spine manipulation versus standard therapy. (Williams et al., 2003. In: Family Practice, 20 (6).)