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What are the immediate effects of Atlanto-occipital joint manipulation on neck pain?

In 2009, researchers led by Pilar Mansilla-Ferragut investigated the impact of spinal manipulation on women suffering from mechanical neck pain. Specifically, they targeted the atlanto-occipital joint, assessing its influence on active mouth opening and pressure pain sensitivity in the sphenoid bone region, innervated by the trigeminal nerve. Thirty-seven women aged 21 to 50 with mechanical neck pain participated in the study. They were randomly assigned … Continue reading What are the immediate effects of Atlanto-occipital joint manipulation on neck pain?

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Which manipulative technique prevails? Assessing the efficacy of supine cervical rotatory vs. lateral break manipulation in treating mechanical neck pain

A randomized, comparative clinical trial conducted by R. van Schalkwyk and G. F. Parkin-Smith (2000) aimed to assess the potential therapeutic effects of supine cervical rotary manipulation and supine lateral break manipulation in treating mechanical neck pain. The study involved two groups of 15 subjects each diagnosed with mechanical neck pain, with interventions performed over a 4-week period. The primary objective was to evaluate the … Continue reading Which manipulative technique prevails? Assessing the efficacy of supine cervical rotatory vs. lateral break manipulation in treating mechanical neck pain

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Part 5- Evidence behind McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy

In this blog, which is part of a series dedicated to the McKenzie method, I discussed the scientific basis for mechanical diagnosis and therapy for the lumbar spine. The first section of these series dealt with the McKenzie overview approach, the second with evidence regarding evaluation and prognosis, the third with evidence addressing management, and the fourth with research on direction preference and centralization. In … Continue reading Part 5- Evidence behind McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy

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How Do Spinal Manipulation and Ultrasound Compare in Terms of Pain Intensity Reduction for Mechanical Neck Pain?

In 2002, Moodley, et. al., randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal manipulation compared to ultrasound therapy in the management of patients with neck pain. The study employed a randomized clinical trial design. The research was conducted at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic-Durban, South Africa. Thirty individuals with neck pain, ranging in age from 16 to 60 years, were randomly assigned to … Continue reading How Do Spinal Manipulation and Ultrasound Compare in Terms of Pain Intensity Reduction for Mechanical Neck Pain?

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