How Osteopathic Treatment Affects the Leg and Foot in People With Low Back Pain
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine · Other
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About This Trial
This pilot study will examine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can improve both physical and psychological aspects of chronic low back pain by focusing on the interconnected myofascial system of the back, legs, and feet. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain will receive four OMT sessions over 5-7 weeks. Before and after treatment, the investigators will measure muscle stiffness…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* male and female subjects 18-65 years old
* presence of chronic low back \> 3 months duration or pain present \> 50% of the time within the previous 12 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* prior surgery of the thoracic, lumbar or sacral spine, pelvis
* diagnosis lumbar radiculopathy …
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