Is visceral manipulation beneficial for patients with low back pain? A systematic review of the literature

Visceral dysfunction (e.g., mobility or motility restriction) may be an underlying cause or contributing factor for some non-specific LBP and can be treated by osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). The aim of this registered systematic review (CRD42018100633) is to determine the effectiveness of visceral mobilization for non-specific LBP and explore associations between changes in range of motion of the viscera and LBP symptoms.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research