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?

Does adding a tension night splint improve plantar fasciitis treatment outcomes?

In 1996, Batt, et. al., randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of a tension night splint (TNS) as part of a comprehensive treatment approach for managing plantar fasciitis. The study employed a randomized clinical trial design and was conducted at a university-based primary care sports medicine clinic in California. A total of 40 patients with plantar fasciitis, aged between 20 and 74 years … Continue reading Does adding a tension night splint improve plantar fasciitis treatment outcomes?

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?

Is intensive supervised endurance training superior to home training post-lumbar diskectomy?

In 1994, Johannsen, et. al., aimed to assess the efficacy of intensive supervised training versus home training in patients following their first lumbar diskectomy. In a randomized clinical trial, forty patients post-first lumbar diskectomy were assigned to either a supervised training group, participating in supervised sessions twice a week for three months at an outpatient clinic, or a home training group, provided with two hours … Continue reading Is intensive supervised endurance training superior to home training post-lumbar diskectomy?

Does combining cervical traction with neural mobilization improve outcomes in cervical radiculopathy patients?

Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a common condition characterized by the compression or irritation of nerve roots in the cervical spine, leading to pain and functional limitations. The use of various interventions, including cervical traction (CT) and neural mobilization (NM), has been reported in the management of CR. However, limited clinical data are available to support the effectiveness of these interventions. In 2021, Savva et al. … Continue reading Does combining cervical traction with neural mobilization improve outcomes in cervical radiculopathy patients?