Alternative method put to the test: Does osteopathy help with back pain?:
Osteopathy is one of the most popular alternative treatments for lower back pain ...
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Evaluating Osteopathy's Impact on Back Pain ReliefA 2026 review finds no clear benefit of osteopathy over placebo for lower back pain treatment in clinical studies.
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- Back pain is the leading cause of work absences in Germany due to musculoskeletal disorders.
- Osteopathy is a popular alternative therapy, but evidence does not confirm its effectiveness for lower back pain.
- Major studies revealed no substantial advantage of osteopathy compared to sham treatments.
- Specialists emphasize the need for independent, well-designed research to guide healthcare decisions.
On the basis of the evidence, osteopathy should not be supported by statutory and private health insurances.— Daniel Belavy, Professor in the physiotherapy program at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, speaking to the Science Media Center
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