The Osteopathic Approach to Low Back Pain and Lumbar Strain

Episode 72. Low back pain is the 2nd most common reason to see a doctor and the 2nd most common reason to take time off work. Doctors may prescribe pain medications like NSAIDs or muscle relaxants or refer you to a physical therapist. Osteopathic doctors have another tool they can use with osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), also known as osteopathic manipulative technique or osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). 
Topics reviewed in this episode:

Background on low back pain and lumbar strain
How OMM/OMT approaches back pain diagnosis and treatment
Muscle energy for the lumbar spine
Facilitated positional release for the lumbar spine
Myofascial release for the lumbar spine
High-velocity low amplitude technique for the lumbar spine (HVLA)
How osteopathic care combines the biomechanical, circulatory, metabolic, neurologic, and behavioral models to treat back pain

Listen to episode 71 for more information about OMM.
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