AOCPMR 2022 Mid-Year Meeting-306289

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Dr. Saj Servey, a renowned educator from the UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, presented a hands-on workshop focused on addressing idiopathic musculoskeletal back pain using osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). He emphasized learning OMM through practice, encouraging participants to engage in the techniques demonstrated during the session. Dr. Servey aimed to simplify back pain management with minimal diagnostics and a focus on three effective maneuvers.<br /><br />The session included the Modified Thomas Test, which assesses and treats muscle imbalances that could contribute to back pain. This technique focuses on the lower limb muscles, which, when balanced, can alleviate a significant portion of back pain.<br /><br />The second maneuver was the supine HVLA (High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude) technique, a nonspecific mobilization method to address lumbar spine restrictions without needing detailed diagnostics.<br /><br />The final technique was an SI (sacroiliac) articulatory method to reset the sacroiliac joint, applicable without intricate analysis, highlighting its practical utility for quick and effective results.<br /><br />Dr. Servey concluded by encouraging practitioners to incorporate these techniques into their practices while also inviting inquiries about his Performing Arts Medicine Fellowship.

Keywords

osteopathic manipulative medicine

musculoskeletal back pain

Modified Thomas Test

supine HVLA technique

sacroiliac articulatory method

Dr. Saj Servey

back pain management

Performing Arts Medicine Fellowship