Siddha Medicine Structural Integration Traction Tui na Zero Balancing Efficacy Due to the wide range of issues with various parts of the body and different techniques used, as well as a lack of modeling behavior, it can be difficult to tell just how effective manual therapy can be for a patient. Results for migraines, headaches, and asthma are mixed due to a lack of clinical trials, though at least one article states that manual therapy is effective for asthma. Manual therapy was shown to be effective for treating back pain, with trigger point therapy being used for myofascial pain, and manual manipulation for lower back pain. See also Body psychotherapy McKenzie method Osteopathy Physical therapy Qigong Siddha medicine Fascial Manipulation References Further reading Journals The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - PubMed access found here Books External links American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia Manual Therapy Foundation of India International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists Orthopedic surgical procedures Concepts in alternative medicine