Integration of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Patients with Chronic Pain

Mo Med. 2024 Jan-Feb;121(1):76-80.

Abstract

The Five Models of Osteopathic Medicine offers guidance on creating a treatment plan that includes OMT for patients with chronic pain. Using OMT on one body region or system has numerous downstream effects and can influence multiple models. This paper describes this therapeutic modality.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Manipulation, Osteopathic*
  • Osteopathic Medicine*