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Spinal manipulative therapy increases cortical drive in patients with stroke

The brain is a complex organ that can receive/process information, make decisions and execute actions via., the spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. One of the effects of stroke, a disease that impairs blood flow to the brain, is ‘hemiparesis’ – in other words, weakness on one side of the body. Stroke can cause weakness on either the left or right side of the body, including … Continue reading Spinal manipulative therapy increases cortical drive in patients with stroke

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Can manual therapy initiate a central control mechanism for pain relief and sympathetic activation?

In the quest to better understand the effects of manipulative therapy on pain management, a groundbreaking study led by B. Vicenzino(1998), et. al., has shed light on a potential treatment-specific mechanism. The study aimed to investigate the interrelationship between manipulative therapy-induced hypoalgesia (pain relief) and sympathoexcitation (activation of the sympathetic nervous system). This cutting-edge research, conducted as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, repeated-measures study, delves into … Continue reading Can manual therapy initiate a central control mechanism for pain relief and sympathetic activation?

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