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Osteopathy in Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain

8 september 2026 bijgewerkt door: Seda Saka, Halic University

Effects of Osteopathy on Pain, Function, Quality of Life, Stress Hormones and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Women With Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Postpartum lumbopelvic pain is a common condition after childbirth and may affect pain levels, physical function, daily activities, and quality of life.

Conservative treatment options include patient education, exercise, and manual therapy. Although osteopathic manupilative treatment has been shown to improve pain and function in musculoskeletal disorders, limited evidence is available regarding its effects on stress hormone levels and inflammatory biomarkers in women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain.

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of osteopathic manupilative treatment on pain, physical function, quality of life, stress hormone levels, and inflammatory biomarkers among women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain.

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: education and core stabilization exercises, education and core stabilization exercises combined with osteopathic manupilative treatment, or education and core stabilization exercises combined with sham osteopathic manupilative treatment. Outcome measures will be assessed before treatment and one week after the final treatment session.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Actief, niet wervend

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

Postpartum lumbopelvic pain is a common musculoskeletal condition experienced by women after childbirth. Pain may be localized in the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, or both regions, and can persist for several months after delivery. This condition may affect physical function, mobility, daily activities, sleep quality, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Difficulties in caring for the newborn, reduced participation in social activities, and limitations in occupational and household tasks are frequently reported among women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain.

The etiology of postpartum lumbopelvic pain is considered multifactorial. Hormonal changes during pregnancy, altered biomechanics, increased ligamentous laxity, changes in muscle function, reduced trunk stability, and physical demands associated with pregnancy and childbirth may contribute to the development and persistence of symptoms. In addition, psychosocial factors and individual pain responses may influence symptom severity and recovery.

Conservative management is generally recommended as the first-line approach for postpartum lumbopelvic pain. Common treatment strategies include patient education, therapeutic exercise, stabilization programs, and manual therapy interventions. Exercise-based rehabilitation aims to improve trunk muscle function, enhance lumbopelvic stability, and reduce pain-related disability. Core stabilization exercises are frequently used to improve neuromuscular control and functional capacity in women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a manual therapy approach that utilizes a variety of hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions, improve mobility, and optimize body function. Previous studies have reported beneficial effects of OMT on pain intensity, physical function, disability, and quality of life in different musculoskeletal conditions. OMT has also been investigated in women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with findings suggesting potential improvements in pain and functional outcomes. However, the available evidence remains limited, and further high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to clarify its effectiveness in postpartum lumbopelvic pain.

Exercise-based rehabilitation has been reported to influence inflammatory responses and is commonly used in the management of postpartum lumbopelvic pain. In addition to its clinical effects on pain and function, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment may also influence inflammatory biomarkers and stress-related hormonal responses. However, evidence regarding the effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on inflammatory biomarkers and cortisol levels in women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain remains limited. Further research is needed to better understand both the clinical and biological effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in this population.

The primary aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on pain intensity in women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain. Secondary aims are to evaluate the effects of treatment on functional status, quality of life, inflammatory biomarkers, and stress-related hormone levels.

A total of 45 women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain will be recruited for this study. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three groups: (1) education and core stabilization exercises, (2) education and core stabilization exercises combined with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or (3) education and core stabilization exercises combined with sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Exercise interventions will be performed three times per week for six weeks, while Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed before treatment and one week after completion of the final treatment session.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

45

Fase

  • Niet toepasbaar

Contacten en locaties

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Studie Locaties

  • Turkije (Türkiye)
    • İzmit
      • Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkije (Türkiye), 41040
        • ANTE SAĞLIK Op. Dr. Bilge Öğütçüoğlu Clinic

Deelname Criteria

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Geschiktheidscriteria

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Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female participants aged 18 to 50 years. History of childbirth within the previous 6 to 15 months. Diagnosis of postpartum lumbopelvic pain confirmed by an obstetrician-gynecologist.

Presence of low back pain and/or pelvic girdle pain for at least 3 months according to the European Guidelines for the Prevention of Low Back Pain and the European Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain.

Pain intensity of at least 5/10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of low back pain or pelvic girdle pain before pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy (twins or higher-order pregnancy). Receiving other physical therapy interventions or pain-related medication during the study period.

History of major trauma. Musculoskeletal injury or fracture. Myofascial pain syndrome. Fibromyalgia. Osteoarthritis. Neurological disorders (e.g., radiculopathy or myelopathy). Chronic inflammatory disease. History of cancer. Osteoporosis. Inability to comply with the study procedures.

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Enkel

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Actieve vergelijker: Education and Core Stabilization Exercises
Participants will receive patient education and a supervised core stabilization exercise program. Exercises will be performed three times per week for six weeks.
Gedragsmatig: Core Stabilization Exercises
A supervised core stabilization exercise program performed three times per week for six weeks. The program aims to improve trunk muscle function, lumbopelvic stability, and functional capacity.
Gedragsmatig: Patient Education
Participants will receive education regarding postpartum lumbopelvic pain, posture, activity modification, daily life recommendations, and self-management strategies.
Experimenteel: Education and Core Stabilization Exercises + OMT
Participants will receive patient education, a supervised core stabilization exercise program, and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Exercises will be performed three times per week for six weeks. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks.
Gedragsmatig: Core Stabilization Exercises
A supervised core stabilization exercise program performed three times per week for six weeks. The program aims to improve trunk muscle function, lumbopelvic stability, and functional capacity.
Gedragsmatig: Patient Education
Participants will receive education regarding postpartum lumbopelvic pain, posture, activity modification, daily life recommendations, and self-management strategies.
Ander: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks. Treatment will consist of individualized osteopathic manual techniques based on the participant's clinical findings.
Sham-vergelijker: Education and Core Stabilization Exercises + Sham OMT
Participants will receive patient education, a supervised core stabilization exercise program, and sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Exercises will be performed three times per week for six weeks. Sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks.
Gedragsmatig: Core Stabilization Exercises
A supervised core stabilization exercise program performed three times per week for six weeks. The program aims to improve trunk muscle function, lumbopelvic stability, and functional capacity.
Gedragsmatig: Patient Education
Participants will receive education regarding postpartum lumbopelvic pain, posture, activity modification, daily life recommendations, and self-management strategies.
Ander: Sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks. Participants will receive a sham procedure designed to mimic treatment without delivering therapeutic osteopathic techniques.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Change from Baseline in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in disability measured using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Baseline and Week 9

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Change from Baseline in Pain Intensity at Rest Measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in pain intensity at rest measured using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Pain Intensity During Activity Measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in pain intensity during activity measured using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Night Pain Measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in night pain measured using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ) Score
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in pelvic girdle pain-related disability measured using the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in SF-12 Physical Component Score
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in health-related quality of life measured using the SF-12 Physical Component Score. Higher scores indicate better physical health status.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in SF-12 Mental Component Score
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in health-related quality of life measured using the SF-12 Mental Component Score. Higher scores indicate better mental health status.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Score
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in depressive symptoms measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Higher scores indicate greater depressive symptom severity.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in serum C-reactive protein concentration.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in serum interleukin-6 concentration.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Interleukin-10 (IL-10) Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in serum interleukin-10 concentration.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha concentration.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Serum Cortisol Level
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in serum cortisol concentration.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Pressure Pain Threshold at the Lumbar Region Measured by Algometer
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and week 9
Change from baseline in lumbar pressure pain threshold measured using a digital algometer. Measurements are obtained bilaterally at points located 5 cm lateral to the L3 spinous process. Three measurements are recorded at each site and the mean value is used for analysis. Higher values indicate a higher pressure pain threshold and lower pain sensitivity.
Baseline and week 9
Change from Baseline in Gluteus Medius Pressure Pain Threshold
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in pressure pain threshold of the gluteus medius muscle measured using a digital algometer. Three measurements are averaged for analysis.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Gluteus Maximus Pressure Pain Threshold
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in pressure pain threshold of the gluteus maximus muscle measured using a digital algometer. Three measurements are averaged for analysis.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Piriformis Pressure Pain Threshold
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in pressure pain threshold of the piriformis muscle measured using a digital algometer. Three measurements are averaged for analysis.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Trunk Flexor Endurance Time
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in trunk flexor muscle endurance measured using the Trunk Flexor Endurance Test. Participants maintain a standardized seated trunk flexion position with the trunk supported at approximately 60 degrees and the support removed. Endurance time is recorded in seconds until the test position can no longer be maintained. Longer times indicate greater trunk flexor endurance.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Trunk Extensor Endurance Time
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in trunk extensor muscle endurance measured using the Biering-Sørensen Test. Participants maintain the upper body unsupported in a horizontal prone position while the pelvis and lower extremities are stabilized. Endurance time is recorded in seconds until the position can no longer be maintained. Longer times indicate greater trunk extensor endurance.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Right Side Plank Endurance Time
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in right lateral trunk muscle endurance measured using the Side Plank Test. Participants maintain a side plank position supported on the forearm and feet. Endurance time is recorded in seconds until loss of the test position. Longer times indicate greater lateral trunk muscle endurance.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Left Side Plank Endurance Time
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in left lateral trunk muscle endurance measured using the Side Plank Test. Participants maintain a side plank position supported on the forearm and feet. Endurance time is recorded in seconds until loss of the test position. Longer times indicate greater lateral trunk muscle endurance.
Baseline and Week 9
Change from Baseline in Prone Plank Endurance Time
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and Week 9
Change from baseline in trunk stabilization endurance measured using the Prone Plank Test. Participants maintain a prone plank position supported on the forearms and toes. Endurance time is recorded in seconds until loss of the test position. Longer times indicate greater trunk stabilization endurance.
Baseline and Week 9

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Werkelijk)

1 juni 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 september 2026

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 december 2026

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

2 juni 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

2 juni 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

8 juni 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

9 september 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

8 september 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 september 2026

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Andere studie-ID-nummers

  • AYO-Postpartum-2026-06

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