Do Low-strength static magnets match CranioSacral therapy in migraine credibility?

In 2011, a study examining complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for migraine headaches, researchers faced the challenge of developing credible control groups. Led by Peter Curtis and colleagues, the study aimed to assess the perceived credibility and expectancy of an attention-control intervention, specifically low-strength static magnet (LSSM) therapy, compared to CranioSacral therapy (CST). Published in a two-arm randomized controlled trial format, the study involved … Continue reading Do Low-strength static magnets match CranioSacral therapy in migraine credibility?

Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

In a comprehensive six-month randomized controlled trial conducted at the Chiropractic Research Center of Macquarie University, researchers, led by P. J. Tuchin, et. al.,(2000) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating migraine. The trial, comprising three stages, involved data collection before and after a two-month treatment period, comparing outcomes between an SMT group and a control group. A total … Continue reading Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?