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November 23, 2020

Physio, chiro, osteo and myo: what’s the difference and which one should I get?

Charlotte Ganderton, Swinburne University of Technology and Matthew King, La Trobe University

The scientific evidence supports the use of exercise rehabilitation, where you become an active participant in the treatment. Passive therapies like massage won’t help in the long run.

Studies examining pain are hard to judge, since they’re based on participants’ self-reported pain levels. from www.shutterstock.com

July 18, 2018

Does osteopathy work?

Amie Steel, University of Technology Sydney

There’s some evidence osteopathy can reduce the need for pain medications.

Most people with low back pain aren’t getting the most effective treatment. from shutterstock.com

May 16, 2018

The guidelines on low back pain are clear: drugs and surgery should be the last resort

Sandra Grace, Southern Cross University; Roger Mark Engel, Macquarie University, and Subramanyam R Vemulpad, Macquarie University

A recent series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet shows doctors often overlook recommended treatments, such as advice to stay active and to exercise.

Physical pain and mental distress. fizkes/Shutterstock

May 11, 2018

Osteopathy can be used to treat mental health issues related to back pain – new study

Darren J. Edwards, Swansea University

OMT can reduce anxiety and improve self-care too.

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