James J. Rechtien, D.O., Ph.D.
Northwestern University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Professor

Present research centers around identification of structural changes in suboccipital musculature of patients who have chronic cervical pain. MRI techniques have been developed to study these changes. Future research will involve anatomical studies to see if electromyographic needles can be safely positioned in these muscles for neurophysiologic testing.