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The benefit of osteopathy for primary headaches

A 2017 systematic review found evidence supporting effectiveness of osteopathic treatment in decreasing pain intensity and frequency, as well as reducing future pain episodes in adults with headache. The study was reviewing the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of osteopathy in patients with primary headaches

Cerritelli F, Lacorte E, Ruffini N, Vanacore N. Osteopathy for primary headache patients: a systematic review. J Pain Res. 2017;10:601–611. Published 2017 Mar 14. doi:10.2147/JPR.S130501 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5359118/

 

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Research shows a gentle cranial osteopathic technique may help some patients

A new systematic review suggests that a gentle cranial osteopathic technique seems to give functional benefit for some patients.  One study they cited investigated its influence on sleep, another showed reduced pain levels in patients with tension type headaches and other studies suggested it may help relax patients.

A Żurowska, R Malak, et al “Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence,” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2017, Article ID 2974962, 8 pages, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2974962.

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Osteopathy: better effect at lower cost for low back pain compared to standard care

Osteopathy compared to standard care had a better effect at lower cost for low back pain and was seen to be cost effective for neck pain in a trial investigating the health and economic consequences of osteopathic care for low back pain and neck pain compared to standard care

Osteopathic care for low back pain and neck pain: A cost-utility analysis. N.Verhaegheab, J.Schepersac, P.van Dund, L.Annemansa. Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Volume 40, October 2018, Pages 207-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2018.06.001

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Recovery from some infections better using Osteopathy alongside conventional treatment

“The problem of antimicrobial resistance is here to stay because the natural adaptive response of microorganisms is to develop resistance. New approaches must be developed to enhance antimicrobial stewardship. The evidence indicates that adjunctive OMT can enhance the human immune system, shorten the duration of antibiotic therapy, and improve outcomes” 

Noll (2016) The Potential of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Narrative Review Donald R. Noll, DO. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association September 2016 | Vol 116 | No. 9. http://jaoa.org/ on 11/09/2017

Concerns are growing about antimicrobial resistance. There is growing understanding that we need to minimise antimicrobial resistance by avoiding antibiotic overuse and misuse.

This article reviews how Osteopathic treatment alongside conventional treatment is useful in helping patients to better recover from some infectious diseases. One of the principles of osteopathy is helping support and enhance our immune system to help the body heal itself where possible.

Interestingly, when the osteopathic profession began over 100 years ago, infectious diseases were a major cause of death. The death of 3 of his children from such a disease was a big factor for Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathy, in developing a system of manual medicine to help improve blood supply, oxygenation, nutrition and drainage and so help the body fight infectious diseases.

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Osteopathic manipulative treatment in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Osteopathic manipulative treatment showed reduction of length of stay and costs in preterm infants: This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at the mean difference in length of stay and costs between osteopathy and alternative treatment group.  All studies reported no adverse events associated with OMT.  The review showed clinical effectiveness of OMT in reducing of length of stay and costs in a large population of preterm infants.

Authors:Lanaro D, Ruffini N, Manzotti A, Lista G. in: Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Mar;96(12):e6408.

Nice to see emerging data on osteopathic care of pre-term infants – something we cover on our Paediatric Diploma in Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children, London.

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As well as being principal at Amersham Osteopathic Clinic, I am also Consultant in Charge at the Osteopathic Centre for Children's London clinic (part of the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy) and teach theory and practical techniques on the current Diploma course. I am on the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy Teaching Faculty. I teach … Read more...