A Proposed Mechanism: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy's Potential Impact on Immune Cell Activity in Chronic Low Back Pain - Takeaways - MDSpire

A Proposed Mechanism: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy's Potential Impact on Immune Cell Activity in Chronic Low Back Pain

  • By

  • Lily Tehrani

  • Jackson Gamer

  • Sarah Ballarin

  • Sebastian Arango

  • Nathan Widboom

  • Patrick Barry

  • Mark Sandhouse

  • Jill Wallace-Ross

  • Yasmin Qureshi

  • Lubov Nathanson

  • April 21, 2026

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    Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major global health issue, significantly impacting disability and quality of life.

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    Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is a non-invasive treatment that may influence immune cell activity in CLBP.

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    The proposed mechanism suggests OMT alters immune cell gene expression, affecting inflammatory signaling and pain perception.

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    Current evidence indicates OMT may modulate immune function, but further research is needed to validate these transcriptomic changes.

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    Understanding the link between OMT and immune modulation could enhance chronic pain management strategies.

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A Proposed Mechanism: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy's Potential Impact on Immune Cell Activity in Chronic Low Back Pain

  • by Lily Tehrani, Jackson Gamer, Sarah Ballarin, Sebastian Arango, Nathan Widboom, Patrick Barry, Mark Sandhouse, Jill Wallace-Ross, Yasmin Qureshi, Lubov Nathanson

  • April 21, 2026

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