Osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction: systematic review and meta-analysis

Results of our systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that a combination of multiple types of OMT techniques effectively reduced the frequency and severity of headaches and improved quality of life. However, high-quality RCTs with large sample sizes utilizing a variety of technique modalities and combinations of technique modalities are necessary to better evaluate the effectiveness of OMT for managing headaches.