Can a gentle touch beat back pain? VA tests manual therapy for veterans
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This study looks at whether adding Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) — a hands-on treatment where a doctor gently moves muscles and joints — to standard VA care can improve pain and daily function for veterans and service members with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC