How does lower back pain influence heart rate variability response to chiropractic treatment?

In 2009, a study led by Richard A Roy and colleagues, the effects of chiropractic treatments on heart rate variability (HRV) were investigated in patients with and without lower back pain. The study aimed to compare HRV modulation following manual assisted mechanical force (Activator) or traditional diversified technique spinal manipulation. The research involved 51 participants who were randomly assigned to control, treatment, or sham groups. … Continue reading How does lower back pain influence heart rate variability response to chiropractic treatment?

Can sham adjustments elicit treatment effects in placebo chiropractic interventions?

In a pioneering investigation conducted at a chiropractic college research clinic, a team of researchers, led by Dr. C Hawk(1999), et. al., delved into the intriguing realm of placebo chiropractic treatments. The objective was twofold: firstly, to pinpoint specific elements of sham adjustments that might elicit a treatment effect, and secondly, to evaluate their impact on the success of blinding – a crucial aspect of … Continue reading Can sham adjustments elicit treatment effects in placebo chiropractic interventions?