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Can spinal manipulation be the answer to soothing infantile colic?

A recent randomized controlled clinical trial conducted by J.M. Wiberg, J. Nordsteen, and N. Nilsson (1999) has shed light on the short-term effects of spinal manipulation as a treatment for infantile colic. The study, set in a private chiropractic practice and the National Health Service’s health visitor nurses in Copenhagen, Denmark, aimed to determine whether spinal manipulation could provide relief for infants diagnosed with colic. … Continue reading Can spinal manipulation be the answer to soothing infantile colic?

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Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

In 1995, Gemmell, et. al., controlled trial conducted at a private chiropractic clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, researchers sought to compare the immediate effects of Meric and Activator adjustments on patients experiencing acute low back pain (LBP). The study aimed to determine the relative effectiveness of these two chiropractic techniques in alleviating pain in individuals with this common ailment. Thirty consecutive established patients with acute LBP … Continue reading Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

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How do lymphocyte profiles unveil insights into chronic low back pain treatment?

In 1994, Research led by P.C. Brennan, et. al., have delved into the lymphocyte profiles of patients enrolled in a clinical trial focusing on manipulative therapies for chronic low back pain (LBP) with mechanical origins. The study, conducted at a chiropractic teaching clinic in suburban Chicago, aims to contribute valuable insights into the immune system’s role in chronic LBP. The randomized controlled trial involved baseline … Continue reading How do lymphocyte profiles unveil insights into chronic low back pain treatment?

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Can verbal interactions shape chiropractic treatment outcomes?

In 2014, Salsbury, et. al., conducted study about Chiropractic care which is a multifaceted health intervention that encompasses both specific treatment effects and non-specific, or placebo, effects. While the impact of doctor-patient interactions is an integral part of the non-specific effects associated with chiropractic care, these aspects are often overlooked in clinical trials. In this study, our objectives were threefold: 1) to develop a tool … Continue reading Can verbal interactions shape chiropractic treatment outcomes?

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How Does Recreational Physical Activity Impact Low Back Pain and Related Disability?

In 2005, Hurwitz, et. al., conducted study at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), researchers have shed light on the effects of recreational physical activity and back exercises on low back pain and psychological distress. The study, known as the UCLA Low Back Pain Study, aimed to determine the impact of these interventions among patients receiving chiropractic or medical care within a managed care … Continue reading How Does Recreational Physical Activity Impact Low Back Pain and Related Disability?

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