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Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

In 2000, Schiller, et. al., conducted study at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic in Durban, South Africa, aimed to explore the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating mechanical thoracic spine pain, an area where substantiated studies are currently lacking. The primary objective was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy against a placebo treatment in addressing mechanical thoracic spine pain. … Continue reading Can spinal manipulative therapy alleviate mechanical thoracic spine pain? A pilot study investigation

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Can acupuncture alleviate painful shoulders? Unveiling a rigorous protocol in a randomized controlled trial

This article outlines the meticulous process of formulating a methodologically robust protocol aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture in addressing painful shoulder conditions. In 2000, Romoli, et. al., based in a northern Italian hospital, presents the questions and considerations that guided the development of their randomized controlled trial (RCT), which includes three distinct intervention groups, one of which serves as a control. The study … Continue reading Can acupuncture alleviate painful shoulders? Unveiling a rigorous protocol in a randomized controlled trial

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Which therapy triumphs: Acupuncture or physiotherapy for pregnancy-related low-back and pelvic pain?

In 2000, Wedenberg, et. al., randomized study aimed to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture compared to physiotherapy in alleviating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Sixty pregnant women were randomly assigned to either acupuncture or physiotherapy groups. Pain severity was self-assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 10, while disability in performing twelve common daily activities was measured using a disability-rating … Continue reading Which therapy triumphs: Acupuncture or physiotherapy for pregnancy-related low-back and pelvic pain?

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Which treatment reigns supreme? Unveiling the effectiveness of acupuncture, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation in chronic spinal pain syndromes

In 1999, a prospective, randomized clinical pilot trial conducted by Giles, et. al., at the specialized spinal pain syndrome outpatient unit of Townsville General Hospital, Queensland, Australia, aimed to compare the effectiveness of needle acupuncture, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and chiropractic spinal manipulation in managing chronic spinal pain syndromes lasting over 13 weeks. Seventy-seven eligible patients, without contraindications to manipulation or medication, were recruited for the … Continue reading Which treatment reigns supreme? Unveiling the effectiveness of acupuncture, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation in chronic spinal pain syndromes

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Can controlling early morning lumbar flexion revolutionize chronic low back pain management?

In 1998, Snook, et. al., conducted 18-month randomized controlled trial with partial crossover which is aimed to investigate the hypothesis that the management of lumbar flexion in the early morning could significantly diminish chronic, nonspecific low back pain. Previous research has suggested an elevated risk of low back pain associated with forward bending during the early morning, primarily attributed to increased fluid content in the … Continue reading Can controlling early morning lumbar flexion revolutionize chronic low back pain management?

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