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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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Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

In 2007, a feasibility study conducted by Cheryl Hawk and colleagues, the potential short-term effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation on reducing the risk of falls in older adults with impaired balance were explored. The study aimed to gather preliminary information crucial for the development of future investigations into the role of chiropractic care in mitigating fall risk within this demographic, as assessed by the Berg … Continue reading Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

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Can sciatica treatment options deliver promising results? A pilot study analysis

In 2004, a pilot study led by Gert Bronfort, et. al., aimed to assess the feasibility of recruiting patients with sciatica and evaluating their compliance for a potential larger randomized clinical trial. The study also sought to gauge the responsiveness of key outcome measures associated with different treatment modalities. Thirty-two participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: spinal manipulation (n=11), epidural steroid injections … Continue reading Can sciatica treatment options deliver promising results? A pilot study analysis

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What is the cost-effectiveness of spinal manipulation for low back pain? Insights from the UK BEAM trial

In a pioneering endeavor to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of incorporating spinal manipulation and exercise interventions into primary care for individuals seeking relief from low back pain, the UK BEAM Trial Team (2004) conducted a rigorous analysis. Their objective was to determine the economic viability of adding spinal manipulation, exercise classes, or a combination of both to the standard “best care” protocol in general practice settings … Continue reading What is the cost-effectiveness of spinal manipulation for low back pain? Insights from the UK BEAM trial

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Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

Manual therapy is commonly used to relieve joint stiffness, muscle tension and spasm which can restrict mobility and cause pain. Spinal manipulative therapy is a specific form of manual therapy that is used to deliver high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) force on a spinal vertebral segment. Research evidence suggests that spinal manipulative therapy is effective in relieving spinal pain (1), and that the effects of a single … Continue reading Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

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