What is somatic dysfunction?
Somatic dysfunction is the impaired or altered function of bodily structures (most often of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, or lymphatic system) treated by osteopathic manipulative techniques.
How do members experience somatic dysfunction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with somatic dysfunction*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Back pain when sitting
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Inability to function
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Lower back pain when standing
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Muscle spasms in lower back
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stiffness in back
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for somatic dysfunction*
Who has somatic dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 14 |