Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

This pilot study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on therapy using gentle pressure and stretching — can improve chronic low back pain by also treating the legs and feet. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain will receive four OMT sessions over 5…

This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a gentle, hands-on therapy — can reduce muscle stiffness, improve jaw motion, and ease pain in people with chronic neck pain and headaches. Thirty adults aged 19 to 65 will receive OMT and undergo various measure…

This study uses ultrasound imaging and machine learning to better understand low back pain by looking at the thoracolumbar fascia, a layer of tissue in the back. Researchers will compare images from people with acute pain, chronic pain, and no pain. Some participants with chronic…

This study is observing 120 people with chronic pain to learn how to design a more effective pain clinic. Researchers will track pain levels, medication use, and overall well-being. The goal is to understand what patients need, not to test a new treatment.