Introduction and objective:
Infantile colic is one of the most common functional disorders in early infancy, affecting between 10% - 40% of infants in the first months of life (Savino, 2007). It is characterized by repeated episodes of intense crying without an apparent organic cause, lasting at least three hours a day, for three days a week, for a minimum of three weeks. The aim of this review is to analyze the effectiveness of osteopathy in the treatment of infant colic based on scientific research from the last five years

Review methods:
The literature review was conducted using the PubMed database, selecting articles published within the last five years. The key words used included: osteopathy, infantile colic, manual therapy, crying duration, sleep improvement, randomized controlled trial. The search was limited to experimental studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Brief description of the state of knowledge:
5 out of 6 studies demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in crying time for infants undergoing osteopathic therapy, with a decrease ranging from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours per day. Infants receiving osteopathic therapy slept longer, experienced fewer night-time awakenings, and had better sleep quality. Osteopathy contributed to the reduction of bloating, gas, and improvement of bowel peristalsis. Osteopathic therapy also significantly reduced stress levels in the parents of infants suffering from colic

Summary:
Analysis of the literature indicated that osteopathy may be an effective adjunctive method for the treatment of infantile colic. The reviewed studies showed that osteopathic techniques, such as cranio-sacral therapy, visceral therapy, and musculo-skeletal mobilization may contribute to the reduction of colic symptoms, including shortening the duration of crying episodes and improving sleep quality in infants.