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This study tests whether a set of four gentle osteopathic manual techniques can reduce stress and anxiety in young adults aged 18 to 35. Thirty participants will either receive the real techniques or a placebo simulation, and researchers will measure changes in heart rate variabi…

This study tests whether a specific stretching technique targeting the psoas major muscle can reduce chronic low back pain in cleaning professionals. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the psoas stretch or a placebo procedure. Pain levels and range of…

This study tests whether a specific osteopathic stretching technique on neck muscles can reduce the intensity and frequency of chronic tension headaches in women. Forty-three women with tension headaches will be randomly assigned to receive either the stretching technique or a pl…

This study tests whether osteopathic manipulation—gentle manual techniques on the neck and head—can reduce migraine pain and its impact on daily life. 45 adults with frequent migraines will receive the therapy. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach offers real relief.

This study tests whether pressing on a trigger point in the psoas muscle (a deep hip flexor) can quickly reduce pain and improve movement in 40 young adults (ages 18–30) who have had low back pain for less than a month. Half will get the real pressure technique; the other half wi…

This study tests whether a specific hands-on jaw technique (compression and decompression) can increase how wide people can open their mouths and improve jaw muscle tone and stiffness. Researchers will compare the technique to a gentle touch without any therapeutic intent. The st…

This study tests whether a 4-minute gentle pressure technique on the small muscles at the base of the skull can improve balance in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. Researchers will measure how steady participants stand before and after the technique, comparing it to a placebo where …