Chest pain and the role of somatic dysfunction

The symptom of chest pain may be a result or manifestation of somatic dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. Chest pain is a common chief complaint among patients in a family practice office or in the emergency room. Various intrathoracic and extra thoracic factors may be responsible. The author...

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Published inJournal of Osteopathic Medicine (Online) Vol. 97; no. 6; p. 347
Main Authors Wax, Craig M., Abend, David S., Pearson, Robert H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Osteopathic Association 01.06.1997
Subjects
Chest Pain - diagnosis
Chest Pain - etiology
Chest Pain - therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Manipulation, Orthopedic
Middle Aged
Musculoskeletal Diseases - complications
Musculoskeletal Diseases - diagnosis
Musculoskeletal Diseases - therapy
Physical Examination
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Summary:The symptom of chest pain may be a result or manifestation of somatic dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. Chest pain is a common chief complaint among patients in a family practice office or in the emergency room. Various intrathoracic and extra thoracic factors may be responsible. The authors describe their experience with one patient in whom osteopathic manipulative treatment was used along with accepted medical tests and therapy to diagnose and treat this patient. If chest pain is effectively diagnosed and promptly treated, OMT can provide the most thorough, cost-effective, and satisfying care available.
ISSN:0098-6151
2702-3648
2702-3648
DOI:10.7556/jaoa.1997.97.6.347