Date of Presentation

5-5-2022 12:00 AM

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Globally, more than a quarter of pregnant patients experience low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy with additional complaints of pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and other somatic dysfunctions. Though the standard of care for LBP in pregnancy is often analgesics, concerns about potential side effects that may cause lasting harm to the fetus may preclude pregnant patients from taking pain medications. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) is a nonpharmacologic treatment option that is routinely used for LBP in non-pregnant patients. Given the low risk of adverse effects, OMM may prove to be beneficial for pregnant patients suffering from LBP or PGP.

Keywords

Pregnancy, Low Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, Analgesia

Disciplines

Anesthesia and Analgesia | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Medicine and Health Sciences | Musculoskeletal System | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy | Therapeutics

Document Type

Poster

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May 5th, 12:00 AM

A Review of the Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Alleviating Pregnancy-Related Pain

Globally, more than a quarter of pregnant patients experience low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy with additional complaints of pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and other somatic dysfunctions. Though the standard of care for LBP in pregnancy is often analgesics, concerns about potential side effects that may cause lasting harm to the fetus may preclude pregnant patients from taking pain medications. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) is a nonpharmacologic treatment option that is routinely used for LBP in non-pregnant patients. Given the low risk of adverse effects, OMM may prove to be beneficial for pregnant patients suffering from LBP or PGP.

 

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