Osteopathic Manipulation Approaches to Neck Pain

This session reviews structural-functional relationships of the cervical spine as an approach to highlight the common areas of assessment for cervical pain. Various approaches to addressing cervicalgia with osteopathic manipulation techniques (OMT) will be differentiated via patient presentation. Sequencing of techniques for common causes of neck pain, including acute strain, cervical arthrosis, and pain secondary to upper respiratory infections will be discussed and demonstrated.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Develop an approach for assessing somatic dysfunction based on the structure-function relationships involved in common presentations of neck pain
2. Contrast the indications of OMT techniques commonly used for treatment of acute and chronic neck pain
3. Develop an OMT plan and rationale for each technique using the Five Models of Osteopathic Medicine for the patient with acute neck strain, upper respiratory infection, and cervical arthrosis.

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.