Context: The United States opioid epidemic has been an ongoing public health crisis. Nationally, maternal opioid use resulted in 82% increase in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), from 2010 to 2017. The opioid withdrawal process of NAS can lead to somatic dysfunctions. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) may decrease muscular and fascial strain in the body and provide relaxation to the NAS neonate.
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